Gusii, also known as Abagusii or Kisii, refers to an ethnic group and their language (Ekegusii), traditionally from western Kenya’s Kisii and Nyamira counties. They are skilled in soapstone carving, are prominent farmers of bananas and other vegetables, and have a rich cultural heritage, including unique music and initiation rites. The community’s name is derived from their patriarch, Mogusii, and their history involves early Bantu migrations to the Lake Victoria region.Â