The County Government of Kisumu has received a major financial boost to support its ambitious lakefront redevelopment plan after securing a Sh97.5 million ($750,000) grant from the African Development Bank (AfDB).
The funding, channeled through AfDB's Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) programme, will finance a comprehensive feasibility study aimed at transforming the city's lakefront into a climate-resilient, inclusive urban space.
Kisumu Governor, Prof.
Anyang' Nyong'o, who hosted an AfDB delegation in Kisumu on Wednesday, described the funding as a significant milestone in the city's push to reorient itself towards Lake Victoria. "We have made significant strides in our journey to transform Kisumu and realize our vision of making our city face the lake.
