Mr. Fredrick Ochieng Mariwa serves as the Acting City Manager of the City of Kisumu, providing strategic leadership and oversight in the coordination and implementation of the City’s development agenda and day-to-day operations.
In his capacity as Acting City Manager, he provides leadership in advancing strategic urban development initiatives, including sustainable urban growth, infrastructure development, climate resilience, environmental sustainability, smart-city solutions, urban governance and inclusive economic development. He works closely with the County Government, national government agencies, development partners, private sector, academia, civil society and other stakeholders to advance the City’s priorities.
Mr. Mariwa brings extensive experience in partnerships, resource mobilisation, project planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, institutional development and stakeholder engagement.
He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi, is pursuing a PhD in Monitoring and Evaluation, and is undertaking a Master of Arts in Urban Development and Management at Maseno University.

