By Sandra Blessing
In a bid to unlock the economic potential of Kisumu City, the Governor, Prof Peter Anyang Nyong’o, will hold a round table discussion with stakeholders in the region.
In the roundtable discussion scheduled for 14th May 2025, target land owners in the city mainly Manyatta B, Milimani, South West Kisumu, Nyalenda A, Nyalenda B, Migosi, Railways, Shauri Moyo/ Kaloleni, Kajulu, Kondele, Central Kisumu, Kolwa Central, Kolwa East, Kisumu North and all the stakeholders.
The deliberations will be on the land use optimization and the event will be held at Tom Mboya Labor College.
The Roundtable discussion seeks to engage land owners , investors , government agencies and built environment stakeholders on the strategic use of land to unlock economic potential of rapidly growing Kisumu city.
The forum will focus on strategies to develop idle and underutilized land in line with the approved Kisumu city local physical and land use development plan.
Strengthening compliance with building laws and zoning regulations to enhance orderly development
Addressing outstanding land rate arrears through flexible and innovative payment arrangements.
Exploring public-private partnerships to drive sustainable investments in infrastructure and real estate.
The City is owed billions of shillings in rate arrears by various government agencies, private investors and the public.
