Mbitini

Mbitini is a growing market town in Kitui County, former Eastern Province, Kenya, that is approximately 40 km south-east of Kitui town. It is the administrative centre of Mbitini County Assembly Ward with a total population of 24,858.^[1] Most of the inhabitants are poor peasant farmers. The small town is famous for traditional doctors who administer "Ngata", a traditional oath that is believed to protect people from bad omen in life.^[2] People from other parts of Kenya and beyond travel to the town especially in the weekends for the 'dose' of protection.^[3]

Mbitini
Mbitini Location of Mbitini
Coordinates: 1.16°S 38.15°E / -1.16; 38.15
Country	Kenya
County	Kitui County
Population
• Total	24,858
• Density	189.6/km2 (491/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)