Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang Nyong'oKISUMU, KENYA: More than 50 roadside kiosks that dot Kisumu County have been demolished in the ongoing second phase beautification programme in the city ahead of the 2021 Africities meeting. According to acting Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga the repair of sidewalk ways, tarmacking, and repair of estate and city inroads is expected to be complete by end of this year. He spoke as governor Prof Anyang Nyong'o promised to fashion Kisumu City to model those of industrialized countries in the West as the county gears up for the 2021 Afri-cities summit. Already, Kisumu County has identified approximately 10,000 acres of land located in Miwani within Muhoroni Sub-County to set up the Special Economic Zone. According to governor Nyong'o, the availability of industrial and commercial land for the establishment of SEZ will help spur the Lakeside city's industrial growth.

Source: Standard Digital October 28, 2020 08:48 UTC