Kisumu which means a place where people meet to exchange goods is indispensable to Trade relations with Uganda- Kenya's chief trade partner. In his address dated 7th December 2020, President Uhuru decried the nature of service at the port. Road networks in Kisumu link neighboring towns to the lake city which has critical supporting facilities such as hospitals. Kisumu has witnessed a rise in luxury hotels due to its strategic location as a conference city. President Uhuru Kenyatta will open the conference accompanied by Rwanda's president Paul Kagame.

Source: Daily Nation December 08, 2020 09:10 UTC