By: Agwanda Saye
Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o has said that the County’s future is anchored on the lake adding that his vision is to reposition the city to face the lake not as a backdrop, but as a dynamic front for growth, opening up opportunities in trade, tourism, fisheries, and investment, while creating jobs and improving livelihoods for its people.
“That is the basis upon which my government recently secured a USD 750,000 grant from the African Development Bank, to be used in carrying out feasibility study towards repositioning Kisumu City” he added
Speaking when he joined President William Ruto during the commencement for the construction of the KES 150 million Asat Beach Fish Landing Site in Seme Sub-County,Nyong’o further said that it is part of a broader KSh 9.5 billion investment in the blue economy projects along Lake Victoria.
Governor also said that it is part of the strategic partnership anchored by the National Government in collaboration with Kisumu County to unlock the region’s aquatic potential.
“This reflects our broader commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable blue economy: one that fully harnesses the immense potential of the lake ecosystem and that of our people in Kisumu” Nyong’o said.
