22/04/2026
KISUMU STEPS UP KISIP II IMPLEMENTATION AS COUNTY LEADERSHIP HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL MISSION
Kisumu County today reaffirmed its commitment to transforming informal settlements under the Second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP II), as a high-level implementation support mission comprised of representatives of The World Bank and Agence Française de Development (AFD)conducted site visits across key beneficiary areas.
Led by Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili, the Chief Officer for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development (LPPHUD), the National Project Coordination Team (NPCT), County Project Coordination Team (CPCT), project consultants, contractors, and Settlement Executive Committees (SECs) from the targeted settlements, visit saturated in Muhoroni, where the team engaged beneficiaries of the ongoing Socio-Economic Training Skills Programme under the Nyota initiative. The programme, which targets youth in KISIP II settlements, received strong commendation for equipping participants with practical business skills. Trainees expressed optimism about the long-term impact of the programme, while appealing for consideration in the next phase of Nyota funds disbursement to enable them to translate acquired skills into sustainable enterprises.
In response, Dr. Owili lauded the youth for their commitment and encouraged them to further enhance their competencies by enrolling in county-run Vocational Training Centres. He assured them of fee waivers as part of the county’s broader effort to empower young people economically.
The delegation then proceeded to Shauri Yako, where two key road projects are currently under construction, before moving to Bondeni to inspect ongoing drainage works aimed at improving sanitation and flood management.
Within Kisumu City, the team visited Nyawita settlement, where a long-standing Project Affected Person (PAP) case has been successfully resolved. The beneficiary expressed appreciation for the humane and structured approach taken in relocating her structures that had encroached on the Koyoo–Koyuga road wayleave.
Further inspections were conducted in Manyatta, specifically along Koyango Road, where drainage works are ongoing to address perennial flooding challenges.
While noting the overall progress, the leadership expressed concern over delays in certain components of the project. The contractor handling Lot 2 was urged to expedite works, particularly the stalled high mast floodlight installations. Similarly, the Lot 1 contractor was challenged to accelerate completion within the extended contract timeline, committing to finalize the works within the next two months.
The mission underscored the County Government’s resolve, in collaboration with development partners, to ensure timely delivery of infrastructure and socio-economic programmes that uplift the living standards of residents in informal settlements.
Kisumu continues to position itself as a model for inclusive urban development, with KISIP II playing a central role in driving sustainable transformation across its communities.