Nyong'o markets Kisumu County strategy as Obama visits

Kisumu Governor Anyang Peter' Nyong'o is banking on development partners to sustain momentum in rebuilding Kenyan's largest urban center.

In various forums, the governor [Nyong'o says Kisumu's position in western Kenya]

"Kisumu's physical infrastructure is dilapidated and made a significant contribution to the high cost of doing business in the county," the governor said in his manifesto last year.

"Through the projects that the county government and development partners initiated, residents are enjoying the fruits of devolution," Prof Nyong'o said.

KISIP and the Kisumu Urban Project (KUP), National Informal Settlement Improvement Program (KISIP) and the Government-funded Kisumu Urban Project (KUP).

It is on this ground that Kisumu Public Works, Roads and Transport Executive Thomas Ondijo says the county government embarked on an ambitious program to ensure works on major roads are completed.

In an interview during a roads inspection, Mr Ondijo said The program, he said, would ensure the rehabilitation of feeder roads and the construction of roads in the United States.

the sugar belt, rice-growing areas and those connecting major towns, is completed as soon as possible, "the executive told reporters.

Kisumu is on the shores of Lake Victoria and makes it over other western counties in terms of economic power

It also challenges residents and government officials in agriculture, transportation, fisheries, tourism and other industries

Rice is grown in the vast Kano plains of Nyando Sub-County while Muhoroni is known for sugarcane farming.

Ndere Island National Park, which has an amazing variety of wildlife and Kit Mikayi rock in Seme. Sub-county attract local and international tourists.

Then there is God Mesa viewpoint in Nyabondo, from which one has a view of Nyando Plains and Lake Victoria as well as Impala Park within the lake city make Kisumu an amazing tourist destination.

Lake Victoria does not only link Kisumu to three other countries East African countries of Tanzania and Uganda.

"This makes Kisumu have the potential to become a regional lake of Africa. "Prof Nyong'o said.

Geographically, Kisumu occupied an important position in the wider East Africa.

It serves as the headquarters of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission, which brings together all the East African Community states of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi.

It also serves as the head of the Lake Region Economic Bloc that included 14 counties
"Good infrastructure is so key in enabling Kisumu to achieve its huge socio-economic potential," Mr Ondijo said.

The executive added that the county government will use Sh93 million to pave roads in Nyando and Muhoroni, the richest agricultural sub-counties in Kisumu.

"The money will be used to get rid of trucks and tractors by delivering cane to millers. They will also be used by vehicles transporting rice, "the executive said.
Governor Nyong'o says he will ensure the awarding of tenders for projects is transparent and accountable.

This will reverse the trend of having millions of shillings for business as they are commissioned, "the Kisumu County boss said.

"We want to employ people to maintain the roads they are constructed. This article will be used in the following pages: "

Prof. Nyong'o added

"The project will be more widely supported by county government officials," he said.

There are other important departments in the field of planning and development,

They include the Department of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development, the Department of Roads, Transportation and Public Works and the City Management Department.

Kisumu County Residents of the United States and the United States. governor and the executive said.

A clear example is the construction of roads in Nyalenda, which residents have changed the landscape of the area.

Mr Dickson Mbogo, resident in Nyalenda, says new roads have improved movement, especially when it rains.

Margaret Oluoch, a resident of Obunga, was also happy with the fact that she was a member of the KISIP.

The businesswoman says the lights have become more of a reality. and earn an extra income.

"The floodlights have also improved security in our area," Mrs Oluoch said. Kisumu County Youth.

Ms Ann Akinyi, a resident of Obunga and a single mother of two, living in a building by drainages in the area.
"It has enabled me to support my family, She said.

Five schools have been upgraded to modern standards by the city under the KUP project.

They are Angira, Rata, Thim Bonde, Rweya, and Got Nyabondo primary schools.