Digital Business Registry
Welcome to the City of Kisumu Digital Business Registry
The Digital Business Registry is an online platform designed to provide a centralized, accurate, and up-to-date database of businesses operating within the City of Kisumu. The platform supports efficient business registration, regulatory compliance, investment promotion, and evidence-based planning while enhancing service delivery to the business community.
In compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act, 2019, all Personal Identifiable Information (PII) contained in the publicly accessible registry has been redacted to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals. Only business information relevant for public reference, planning, investment promotion, and service delivery is displayed.
Objectives of the Digital Business Registry
The Registry aims to:
- Create a comprehensive database of businesses operating within the City of Kisumu.
- Improve access to business information for planning, policy formulation, and investment promotion.
- Support compliance with County licensing and regulatory requirements.
- Enhance communication between the City and the business community.
- Facilitate digital service delivery and reduce administrative bottlenecks.
- Promote transparency, accountability, and ease of doing business.
- Generate reliable economic data to support the City’s Smart City agenda and evidence-based decision-making.
Information Available in the Registry
The Digital Business Registry provides access to selected business information, including:
- Business Name
- Business Sector
- Nature of Business Activities
- General Business Location
To safeguard privacy and comply with the Data Protection Act, 2019, personal information such as personal identification numbers, personal contact details, and other sensitive data has been redacted and is not displayed in the public registry.
Supporting a Smart and Inclusive City
The Digital Business Registry forms part of the City of Kisumu’s Smart City and Digital Transformation agenda. By maintaining a reliable and continuously updated business database, the City is better positioned to understand economic trends, identify investment opportunities, improve service delivery, and support sustainable urban development.
The registry also addresses critical data gaps by providing accurate business intelligence that informs planning, policy development, infrastructure investments, and economic growth initiatives.
Data Privacy and Protection
The City of Kisumu is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of information collected through the Digital Business Registry. All data is managed in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act, 2019 and other applicable laws and regulations.
Personal Identifiable Information (PII) has been redacted from publicly accessible records, and access to sensitive information is restricted to authorized personnel for legitimate administrative, regulatory, and service delivery purposes.
