Five points Agenda for Kisumu City
My Government, The Kisumu City management Board, senior members of business community within the city and Kisumu Lakefront Development Corporation Board members have identified seven key focus areas and quick win projects targeted to be implemented within 12 months to improve the City Economy and the services offered to the citizenry.
The Kisumu City Board plays a pivotal role in shaping the present and future of Kisumu as a thriving urban center. As the governing body overseeing the city’s strategic direction, the Board ensures sustainable development, effective service delivery, and inclusive growth in line with Kisumu’s vision as a smart and resilient city.
Through policy formulation, oversight, and stakeholder engagement, the Board provides leadership in key areas such as infrastructure development, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and urban planning. By fostering partnerships with national and county governments, private sector actors, and community organizations, the Board enhances service efficiency and promotes innovation in governance.
The Kisumu City Board remains committed to transparency, accountability, and participatory decision-making, ensuring that the interests of all residents and stakeholders are prioritized. As the custodian of Kisumu’s long-term development agenda, the Board’s stewardship is instrumental in transforming the city into a model of progress and opportunity in the region.
This platform serves to highlight the Board’s contributions, celebrate milestones, and engage with the public as we collectively build a brighter future for Kisumu.
—Kisumu City Board: Leading Transformation, Delivering Impact.
The City Business Community have designed a non motorised promenade for Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Triangle. The roads surrounding the triangle will be one way with palm and Ashock trees in the middle. We plan to divert all buses and big tracks to use the bypass and avoid and this transformation will begin from Dunga and Nairobi Road through Kisumu Boys Roundabout. As we progress, we will relocate all buses with their office and parking yards within the CBD to better areas with good yards where they can park and have offices and canteens, two major bus parks are coming up in Otonglo and Nyamasaria. Already the construction of Ksh. 99.8 Million Nyamasaria satellite Bus Park is underway.
Kisumu City has taken bold steps to strengthen its revenue collection systems, following a strategic meeting held this morning between City Manager Abala Wanga and the Chief Executive Officer of the Kisumu Revenue Board, Philip Adundo.The meeting brought together Ward Revenue Officers from all 14 wards within the city, alongside Ward Enforcement Officers, to deliberate…
n a move to enhance disaster response capabilities, the City of Kisumu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the town of Gertshofen, located in the district of Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. The partnership aims to strengthen Kisumu’s fire and rescue services through equipment donations, specialized training, and technical exchange.The MoU was officially signed by…
In a move to boost Kisumu’s fiscal performance, City Manager Abala Wanga, CECM for Finance George Okong’o, and CECM for Land, Housing, Physical Planning, and Urban Development today unveiled a comprehensive revenue optimization framework during a strategic meeting held at Maseno Agricultural Training Centre (ATC). The new measures, targeting both the city and its municipalities,…
In a strategic move to enhance public safety and improve essential services in Kisumu’s informal settlements, the Kisumu City Disaster Management Department convened a high-level meeting with the Better for Water Organization. The session spotlighted collaborative efforts aimed at expanding access to clean tap water and strengthening fire preparedness in underserved communities.During the meeting, Better…
In a landmark move toward sustainable urban transport and enhanced public safety, the City of Kisumu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kiri Electric Vehicles (EV) Limited. The agreement paves the way for the installation of electric motorbike charging stations across the city and in 14 wards, coupled with the deployment of CCTV…
By Agwanda Jakorinda Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has said that the desire to impact Kisumu County’s socio-infrastructural development remains his primary mission. Speaking when he hosted a delegation from Yiyang City, Hunan Province, China, which was led by Tin Yinjie, a deputy director from Yiyang’s Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Nyong’o added that the visit…