The Kisa, also known as Abakisa or Abashisa, are one of the sixteen tribes of the Luhya nation of Kenya. They occupy Kisa location in Khwisero division of Butere-Mumias district. The Kisa are sandwiched between the Marama of Butere, the Idakho of Kakamega and the Nyore of Vihiga district. The people of Kisa speak Olushisa. A few basic words in the Kisa Language are:
Kuka = Grandfather Kuhu = Grandmother Papa = Father Mama = MotherGeography
Kisa is located at Latitude 0.150000 and Longitude 34.666668. It is divided into East, West, North and South Kisa with Khwisero as a major trading centre. Key border points of the location are Standi kisa on Kisumu - Kakamega road,Khumpaka at Mwitseshe just after Ekonjereo market on Khwisero - Musoli road.Other notable geographical physical feature are the Misango hills at a place called Emulunya being the highest point,River Yala locally known as Olukose traversing the entire location.Mwihila Mission School and Hospital,Khwisero Administrative centre.