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Kisumu is a city in western Kenya. It is among counties Western Kenya including Homabay, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya, Vihiga, Busia and Kakamega. The third-largest city in the country. Moreover, It is located on the shores of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, and is a major economic and transportation hub in the region. The city is known for its beautiful setting on the lake, as well as its rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu City is the third Kenyan city after Nairobi and Mombasa. Its location is strategic at the west of Nairobi, Kenya\u2019s capital. Nairobi to Kisumu is a distance of approximately 341.8 km. This is equivalent to 6 hour and 30 minutes drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, Kisumu is currently serving as the capital city of Kisumu capital retaining its position as considering it was the capital of Nyanza province. Population-wise, the county population is 610,082 according to 2019 census.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The location of third city is on the shores of Lake Victoria. In July 1899, the first skeleton plan for Kisumu was done including landing places and wharves along the northern lake shore, near the present-day Airport Road. Demarcations for Government buildings and retail shops were also done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, Kisumu is one of the fastest growing cities in Kenya. It is thriving with rich sugar and rice irrigation industries, whose contribution to the National economy is immense due to its natural resources and as the epicentre for business in East Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the city consists of 25 sub-locations that can be grouped into 10 main locations. The include, Township, East Kolwa, Central Kolwa, SouthWest Kisumu, North Kisumu, Central Kisumu, East Kisumu, West Kajulu, East Kajulu, and West Kolwa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu is Kenya\u2019s third city<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu City is the third Kenyan city after Nairobi and Mombasa. Nakuru is the forth city. Kisumu\u2019s location is strategic at the west of Nairobi. Nairobi to Kisumu is a distance of approximately 341.8 km which is equivalent to 6 hours and 30 minutes\u2019 drive. Kisumu is currently serving as the capital city of Kisumu retaining its position considering it was the capital of Nyanza province. It is thriving with rich sugar industries, whose contribution to the National economy is immense and is also the epicentre for business in East Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu is known for Lake Victoria,\u00a0the lake has a surface area of approximately 59,947 km2. Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake by area, the world’s largest tropical lake and also the world’s second-largest fresh water lake by surface area after Lake Superior in North America. Other key attractions in the city include Kibuye Market, Oile Market, the Kisumu Museum, an impala sanctuary, a bird sanctuary, Hippo Point, Shopping malls and Kit Mikayi and Ndere Island National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu serves as a trading and transportation hub for the Great Lakes region in western Kenya. Kisumu International Airport has regular flights to Nairobi and other neighbouring cities such as Mombasa. There are plans for flights to Mwanza Kigali, Kampala, Dar es salaam and Juba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu is the second-most important city after Kampala in the greater Lake Victoria Basin although Mwanza has overtaken it in population size. According to the United Nations, Kisumu is now recognized as a key city and a “Millennium City”, the first of its kind in the world and also in East Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu City was formerly known as Port Florence. Kisumu port was founded in 1901 as the main inland terminal of the Uganda Railway named “Port Florence”. Although trade was slow in the 1980s and 1990s, it is again growing around oil exports. Other names of the city include Dala (Home of the Luos), Kisuma (place of barter trade), KC (short for Kisumu City), Odhumo (Nairobi sheng for Kisumu) and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classy residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The residents of the city are better known as Luopeans due to their taste for upper-class and high-end lifestyles, akin to the lifestyles found in European cities like Milan, London, and Paris. It is not uncommon to hear residents say “Kisumu is like Europe.” This means that you are likely to experience classy and nice done estates, malls etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Culturally, Kisumu serves as the headquarters of the Luo-speaking people of East Africa. It was the most prominent urban center in the pre-colonial, post-colonial, and modern era for natives of the Kavirondo region. Some of the most significant political events that have shaped the trajectory Kenya have happened in Kisumu including the famous political divide between the founding president of Kenya Jomo Kenyatta and founding vice president Jaramogi Odinga during the opening of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in 1969.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positive economic growth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The county ranks as the 17th\u00a0richest county in Kenya with a GDP per Capita of USD 625, against a Kenyan average of USD 634 according to a survey by World Bank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism, trade, commerce, and agriculture boost disposable income and increase demand for real estate products in Kisumu City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth of devolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Devolution is leading to the massive growth of this City, attracting government institutions, private investors, and also entrepreneurs to the county headquarters. This has therefore is increasibg demand for office space, retail space and residential units to host all the investors and government officials. The current Kisumu Governor is Professor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Population growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The city has a growing population, both organic and from immigration. According to 2019 census, the county has a population of about 1,155,574. Approximately, the land area of Kisumu County totals 2085.9 km2. The population’s annual growth rate is 2.8%, slightly exceeding Kenya’s average of 2.6% per annum. The demand for residential real estate in Kisumu City grows due to a rising population seeking to buy homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth of infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The national government has completed 117 out of the 309 flagship projects in the Nyanza region in the past 10 years. These initiatives and projects are in line with the Kenya Vision 2030. Some of the developments include The Port, the upgrading of the airport to international status, slum-upgrading programs by the National Youth Service (NYS), development of roads such as the Nyamasaria – Magadi- Manyatta Road, Kisumu-Ahero largest Interchange and drive to Kisumu City, Kisumu \u2013 Mamboleo road and Kisumu – Kisian Highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore,the county collaborates with Kura on transformative projects for the lakeside city, per the memorandum of understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city is currently undergoing an urban upgrading of the downtown and also lower town. These includes modernizing the lakefront, decongesting main streets and also making the streets pedestrian-friendly. This move is attracting potential investors in the city which will spur the growth of the real estate market in Kisumu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convenient transport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

However, you can travel to Kisumu via air, rail, water and road. This makes the city more attractive and convenient to invest. First, you can conveniently get Nairobi to Kisumu flights. Also, flights from Nairobi to Kisumu are ready available for anyone willing to fly between these two cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special economic zone (SEZ) follows distinct economic regulations, differing from other regions in the same country. Kisumu town is a special economic zone by the World Bank\/IFC.Moreover, the SEZ will house manufacturing, light industries, components and also accessories processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hospitality industry in Kisumu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisumu has some of the best hotel accommodation facilities in larger Western Kenya. Some of the best hotels in Kisumu include<\/p>\n\n\n\n