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mwanamwiwa

April 26th, 2009, 04:16 AM

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Sh100m housing plan for Kisumu

A new building at Ondieki estate in Kisumu. The shortage of housing has been attributed to low investment by private developers. Photo/ ABIUD OCHIENG

By ABIUD OCHIENGPosted Monday, October 20 2008 at 16:09

The government will support the construction of affordable houses in Kisumu City in the current financial year.

Housing minister Soita Shitanda says the ministry will give Sh100 million through the National Housing Corporation (NHC) towards the implementation of the project.

He says that a similar housing programme would also be implemented in Mombasa.

“The second phase of the housing project in Kisumu and Mombasa cities will target senior civil servants and will be implemented under the civil servants housing scheme in the next financial year,” says Mr Shitanda.

The minister says the funds would be spent on housing while other infrastructure facilities will be catered for under the infrastructure fund.

The measure, he says, is intended to ensure that the funds have a maximum impact on addressing housing needs in the two towns in the first phase of funding.

In the last financial year, the Ministry of Housing channelled Sh35 million towards the slum upgrading programme in Kisumu.

It is approximated that eliminating slums in the lakeside town will cost Sh28.7 billion out of the Sh884 billion needed for the whole country.

Mr Shitanda says funds meant for slum upgrading will not be used to build houses for the slum dwellers.

“Slum dwellers in Kisumu live in their own land and so we will only focus on upgrading facilities like health centres and schools in the slums and we expect that they should be able to improve their houses afterwards,” says Mr Shitanda.

Mr Ben Obera, a social sector specialist at Millennium Cities Initiative (MCI) attributes the shortage of housing to low investment by private housing developers.

“Approximately 80 per cent of the city is on the periphery without proper infrastructure, leaving only a few who can afford to stay in the Central Business District,” says Mr Obera.

Kisumu population is estimated to have risen to 500,000 according to the Kisumu City Development Strategy (Kisumu CDS, 2004-9) report.

The pressure on housing is also seen to be as a result of rural to urban migration in search for job opportunities.

Mr Carey Onyango, the secretary of the Kisumu City Business District Association, blames the culture of building single housing units for wastage of land which would have otherwise been used in building more houses on flats.

“Well developed infrastructure will encourage people to stay out of town and travel to work in the morning and back in the evening rather than congest the city,” he says.

The town planner, Mr Absalom Ayany, says that the council has already reduced the duration of approving housing plans to 30 days as a way of enhancing the programme.

“Previously approvals lasted more than a month and we believe the new policy will encourage more housing developers,” he says.

He says that the council is also conducting land marks where some land will be left specifically for building houses. The municipal council is also negotiating with UN Habitat over plans to put up more affordable houses.

Real estate developers have blamed the shortage of housing on individuals who buy land on speculation that prices will rise but are not developing such lands.

“The council should repurchase such land and allocate to developers,” says Mr Victor Oluoch, the operations manager at Ounga Commercial Agency.

Mortgage firm Housing Finance recently started a programme that allows developers who want to build houses whose total cost is less than Sh1.5 million to build using labour contracts.

Before, mortgage financing institutions only allowed contractors whom they dealt with directly.

Mr Robinson Mirieri, Housing Finance Kisumu branch manager, says the move will encourage more small and medium scale entrepreneurs to engage in building houses and bridge the gap on housing needs.

He is, however, concerned that the land ownership system by most locals in Kisumu could be a challenge when offering loans.

“Most of the residents still own land with their ancestor’s names on the title deed making it difficult to finance them,” says Mr Mirieri.

“Some clients also don’t keep their records properly and it is difficult to assess their disposable income,” he adds.

Mr Robert Bomett, S&L Kisumu branch manager, the mortgage subsidiary of KCB, explains that the institution has been encouraging local residents to take loans for building houses and the progress he says has been encouraging.

“We have continuously appealed in every forum to the cliental and the business community to take loans for mortgage and we are encouraged that the growth is evident,” says Mr Bomett.

Kisumu Ndogo

April 26th, 2009, 04:51 AM

Nice Pics Mwanamwiwa

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Kisumu Ndogo

April 26th, 2009, 04:53 AM

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Kisumu Ndogo

April 26th, 2009, 04:56 AM

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mwanamwiwa

April 27th, 2009, 02:47 AM

St.Josephs Catholic Church
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British Council
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nairoberry

April 28th, 2009, 02:38 AM

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nairoberry

April 28th, 2009, 02:39 AM

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i like this pic its so full of colour and life. this city is clean, atleast from the pictures that i see(ive neva been there :(

Kenguy

May 2nd, 2009, 09:28 PM

Coke bottling plant.

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Angeli-flickr.

Kisumu Ndogo

May 25th, 2009, 01:16 AM

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Kisumu Ndogo

May 25th, 2009, 01:17 AM

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Kisumu Ndogo

May 25th, 2009, 01:18 AM

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Kenguy

May 26th, 2009, 09:35 AM

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Kenguy

May 26th, 2009, 09:42 AM

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^^
Rumour has it that Tuskys may soon be Kenya's leading chain store. Branches are springing up everywhere.

Gulivar

May 27th, 2009, 02:11 AM

Clean city. :)

Kisumu Ndogo

June 1st, 2009, 04:01 PM

^^
Rumour has it that Tuskys may soon be Kenya's leading chain store. Branches are springing up everywhere.

Kenguy are you aware of their current national and regional expansion plans, and where does this all leave Uchumu supermarkets.

Kisumu Ndogo

June 1st, 2009, 04:13 PM

Kisumu Girls
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Kisumu Boys
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Cherry Clinic
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Fishing
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Old Mayors Hse
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Kenguy

June 3rd, 2009, 06:53 PM

Kenguy are you aware of their current national and regional expansion plans, and where does this all leave Uchumu supermarkets.

I guess they will set up shop in Uganda as well (like all the others). Uchumi looks like its back on its feet but it may be a while before they expand, and even if they do, most likely it will be adding more branches in Uganda.

Kenguy

June 6th, 2009, 03:58 PM

New pentecostal church.

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Kenguy

June 9th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Telkom tower.

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Victor O-flickr.

Kisumu Ndogo

June 14th, 2009, 04:51 AM

New pentecostal church.

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Kenguy this mega-church is on Kisumu Kakamega highway its one among the numerous that have come up in the recent past.

RodN

June 19th, 2009, 10:06 PM

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But not all is sweetness and light...

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and the rsults of glue sniffing in the city...

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Looted shop
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Kisumu Ndogo

June 20th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Kisumu Ndogo

June 20th, 2009, 04:52 PM

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3 BILLION SHILLING KIBOS NEW SUGAR FACTORY HAS BEGAN TRIAL PRODUCTION NEAR KISUMU
Posted by africanpress on January 26, 2008

By Leo Odera Omolo
Kisumu, Kenya

A newly constructed multibillion shillings white sugar factory, located in Kibos in the outskirt of Kisumu city went into trial production a couple of weeks ago.

The new factory will be commissioned later this year as the eighth Sugar factory.in Kenya. It will manufacture both white and brown sugar as it gradually attains. its full production capacity depending on the future availability of row material.

The Kibos Sugar and drilled Industries limited is the brainchild of outs industrial and farming family operating under its business flagship of Chanan Agricultural Contractors [CAC).

It is the family of a well known large scale cane farmer in Kibos area Mr. Chanan Singh.
Established at a cost of Ksh 3 billion the Kibos sugar allied industries Ltd. Is currently producing between 1600 and 1650 bags is made sugar per day and is expected to alleviate the single of in employment in this region.

In its full production capacity the factory done will create employement for 600 workers and staff while its agricultural department is expected to engage 2000 workforce.

The company has no neuclus estate therefore will depend entirely on outgrowers who are expected to absorbe close to 10,000 workers either directly or indirectly in their farmous.

The first of its kind to be operated without classified can growing zone, Kibos sugar will collect in raw cane from farmers without specific boundaries.

This will entail the company to collect motor cart for crushing from or for field as South and North Nandi; the entire Nyando District, Belgut in Kericho and from anywhere within the region where cane is grown as cash crop.

Large scale farmer within Kibos and Miwani areas will deliver their cane to the factory. At the same tins the company plans to assist the outgrowers canes farmers scattered in the Kano plain with some input. To enable the produce top quality cash crop. It will develop small scale farmer in the surrounding villages.

Already Kibos sugar has spent a colossal amount of money in the construction of tendor and access road loading to the come surrounding areas like Ombaking , Nyamware and Kobura area along the Lake Victoria anytime.

One of the company top directors Mr Raju Chanan told times writer at the factory’s officers in Kibos that form is expected to play a private role in up lifting the standard of the local in Kano plain, Kajulu and around the nearby cane growing zones.

Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries Ltd is also reported to have worn a recent tender bid to acquire the Muhoroni Sugar Company another multimillion shillings government owned sugar mill, which is located in Nyando but with trigger production capacity. Muhoroni has been under the official receivers ever since 2001.

Mr. Raju Chanan, however describe the spate of the recent event, which he said contributed to big losses of cane crop to arsonists before it collect the harvested.

Farmers he said will use a lot if money as they prepared for replant their field. The worst hit are both small and large scale farmers in Kibos, Miwani, Chepsweka and even in the outlaying rural location will bear the brunt of the massive losses.during the post-election violence.

The sugar manufacturing companies in the region will have to chip in a lot of cash to help the farmers plough and replant sugar cones after their crop was burnt by arsoniots.

All the major producing companies such as Chemelil, Muhoroni, Miwani, Sonysugar and Nzoia are serious affected Previously the country had a total of seven functioning white sugar factories, namely Mumias, Chemelil, Sonysugar, West Kenya, Muohoroni, Nzoia and Miwani producing a total 670,000 tonnes of sugar annually..

RodN

June 21st, 2009, 04:56 PM

First Post = Negative Post.

Let me bring to your attention a thread by the name Kenyan Election 2007 (December) found in "The Oasis" section you can go ahead and post as many pics and information as your breath can allow regarding the elections and its aftermath unfortunately for you Kenyan forummers agreed that (This was the last thing we needed). It is time to arise and move ahead...

I agree that it is time to arise and move ahead. But the photos posted in this thread make Kisumu look much better than it really is, giving rise to comments such as "it is so clean", obviously from people who have never been to the city. The reality is sadly that little has changed in the last eighteen months and there are still parts of the city that look like the aftermath of an apocalypse. Nor are there photographs of the slum residential areas of the vast majority, where nothing has changed.

Would you rather present an image of Kisumu that gives the impression that everything is perfect? Will that encourage the people of the western world to come and help make a difference? A difference that is much needed to help Kisumu to "arise and move ahead"?

I am English and not a resident of Kisumu, but I have visited several times a year over a period of several years. I would like to think that I have helped to make a difference during those visits. I am far from being a "negative" person, but I make no apologies for being a realist.

One example of my help to "arise and move ahead"..... Just a few kilometres outside Kisumu there is a primary school that was built in 1939 that looks like this:

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It is frankly totally inadequate and horrible.

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Beside it was a field that looked like this in 2007....

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and which just two weeks ago looked like this...
Yes... this IS exactly the same view!
A brand new 8 room primary school.

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and inside the new primary school...

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That's what I call "arising and moving ahead". So please don't
brand me as a negative person. That was done from start to finish with KSh 7.5 million of my own money. No fancy charitable organisation, just me.

Rod

Kisumu Ndogo

June 21st, 2009, 04:56 PM

'Tuku Tuk'; Looks like the inthing in Kenya now
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Angeli

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BodaBoda
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Kisumu Ndogo

June 21st, 2009, 05:05 PM

Good Point you raise and that is why Kenya is classified as a developing country Iam sure UK was here some years back give us time to grow up we are only 46 yrs old since british colonialist left. Besides which Western media ever gives Black Africa a favorable coverage. NADA.

Kisumu Ndogo

June 25th, 2009, 04:45 PM

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Woi Projects

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Kisumu Ndogo

June 25th, 2009, 04:49 PM

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KSM People
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Airport (Currently Undergoing Expansion)
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Obama in Kisumu BW
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Kisumu Ndogo

July 7th, 2009, 03:41 AM

Published on 09/04/2009

The once robust Kisumu port has recorded a big slump in the past two years following the withdrawal from service of the giant cargo ferry- the MV Uhuru.

The vessel that has been on the dry dock since 2006 over what marine engineers call ‘minor’ technical and logistical problems used to rake in Sh17 million per month at the peak of its service.

Inherited from the Kenya Railways Corporation in 2006 by Rift Valley Railways, Mv Uhuru is rusting away at the dry dock and has become home to rodents and other marine life.

Its absence from the waters has given room to smaller privately owned cargo vessels that have been unable to meet the high demands for transporters between the three East African countries.

Cargo transport experts say Kisumu port was a strategic gateway to the rest of east Africa and needed a larger vessel like Uhuru. The port suffered a set back in 2005, when two Ugandan cargo ferries— MV Kawa and MV Kabalega— collided in the lake, resulting into a pile up of cargo in Kisumu and Mwanza.

Business affected
MV "Kabalega sank with a load of coffee it was transporting from Mwanza while "Kawa" was extensively damaged during the dawn accident near Sese Island. With the absence of the two Ugandan ferries, MV "Uhuru" dominated the business, making close to Sh 2.5 million a voyage between Kisumu- Mwanza-Port Bell.

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MV Uhuru, pictured here at the dry dock, suffered technical and logistical problems before it was grounded in 2006. Photo: James Keyi/Standard

When Uhuru limped out of the waters in 2006, cargo transporters almost lost hope. A marine transport consultant, Mr Ted Odero, says Uhuru’s continued stay in the dry dock was hurting business at the Kisumu port. "Uhuru is the biggest cargo carrier in East Africa. It can carry up to 1,000 tonnes of cargo in one trip. I believe it is not in a bad shape. The problem could be management," said Mr Odero.

He added: "There is business going on at the Kisumu port because there are other vessels ferrying loose cargo, but the port has a huge potential that has not been exploited."

He said the closure of the Kisumu-Nairobi Railway line after the 2007 post-election violence also led to a slump in the business at the port.

A senior source at the port revealed that the ship could not sail on the waters because its insurance expired and it has not been renewed.

As a result the country was losing close to Sh10 million every month, which the ship generated after ferrying goods to neighbouring Uganda and Tanzania.

"One trip from Kisumu port to Uganda and back which takes about three days earned the country close to Sh2 million," said the source.

"While in Uganda we could be hired to transport goods to other destinations and generate more money," the source added. When "Move It" visited the port to find out why the ship, one of a major source of income to the Government was not operating.

Staff idling
Efforts to get a comment from captain John Osoro, who is in charge of the port, were futile as he said he did not have powers to give details.

"This is a sensitive issue, please talk to my bosses in Nairobi who have the authority to give details about MV Uhuru and running of this port," said Osoro.

At the port most of the staff were idle. They sat in groups chatting while others were enjoying the sun when we visited the port. Security guards patrolled the dormant port to keep away trace passers.

MV Uhuru seated on the lakeshore surrounded by water hyacinth while ageing and defaulted small motorboats were abandoned at the shore. Some staff were involved in cleaning and maintaining the MV Uhuru.The ship was grounded in November 2006 after the expiry of the insurance. The source explained that new RVR management were reluctant to meet the new requirement before taking over the ship and insuring it.

"The new rules require that the ship must be classed before being insured and RVR are reluctant to sanction this process," said the source.

Kisumu Ndogo

July 7th, 2009, 03:46 AM

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Balbir

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Carolyn

Car Wash
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slytheron

July 7th, 2009, 05:17 AM

Before well all pass judgement on the poor bicycle operators, we must note that they would not be there if there no patrons. Secondly, even though you say they are inefficient, you must not forget how much pollution they save the city; that they are cheap and affordable for most residents and they can take one anywhere within the city fast and comfortably. Your arguments are valid, just a little before their time.

Better regulation can benefit these jobless youths. In fact, they are now able to afford motorbikes that are now slowly replacing the bicycles. Pollution anyone?

^^

I also feel the same way about almost everything gravitating around Nairobi. But its only a matter of time before this changes.

The cost of living and doing business in Nairobi is rising and this will make companies look for alternative locations for their businesses. So far, Kisumu was identified as the principal city for the lake victoria region (the most densely populated region in East Africa). This means all administrative and business activities regarding the lake basin in Kenya, uganda and Tanzania will have their headquarters in Kisumu.(and I hope this translates to more office space requirements and therefore more office towers, not to mention housing.

Parliament is about to pass legislation making the city of Mombasa into a free port. when you add this to the fact that it is the busiest and fastest growing port on the eastern coast of Africa north of Durban, it will make more business (cost) sense to establish business headquarters in Mombasa compared to Nairobi...and by extention more towers and other developments.

Janam2000

July 13th, 2009, 04:22 PM

I am new to the forum and I look forward contributing more about Kisumu and kenya in general.

Mwafrika

July 13th, 2009, 06:15 PM

I am new to the forum and I look forward contributing more about Kisumu and kenya in general.

Welcome Janam.... we look forward to your posts. Do you live in Kisumu?

Kisumu Ndogo

July 14th, 2009, 12:13 AM

I am new to the forum and I look forward contributing more about Kisumu and kenya in general.

Your contributions will be highly apprecited, welcome Janam2000

Janam2000

July 15th, 2009, 03:40 PM

Welcome Janam.... we look forward to your posts. Do you live in Kisumu?

Thanks, I am in states.

Janam2000

July 15th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Your contributions will be highly apprecited, welcome Janam2000

Thanks.:)

Janam2000

July 15th, 2009, 03:47 PM

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Abidrovia

July 16th, 2009, 10:57 PM

Kisumu Ndogo

July 17th, 2009, 05:00 AM

lol, what are those vehicles??!?!?!?

These are recent cheaper form of transportation that I believe started from India(Base Manufacture), they are informally reffered to as Tuk Tuk(Three Wheeler motocycles) and have grown into an acceptable form of transportation in larger and mideum urban centers in Kenya in recent past.

Kisumu Ndogo

July 17th, 2009, 05:05 AM

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Rainy Day

City Perspective
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Jenn

Past Miss India Kisumu Chapter
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Sonal

Street View
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Susan
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Ruby1980

July 18th, 2009, 12:59 AM

Nice photos... keep it up people !

nairoberry

July 19th, 2009, 02:10 AM

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Kenguy

July 26th, 2009, 01:48 PM

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July 27th, 2009, 02:43 AM

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Kericho to Kisumu
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Kids Playgound
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Centre for Disease Control (CDC-K)
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Kisumu Ndogo

July 27th, 2009, 02:47 AM

Street Scene
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Kisumu Ndogo

July 27th, 2009, 02:49 AM

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The Aftermath
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Impala Sanctuary
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Kisumu Ndogo

July 27th, 2009, 03:18 AM

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Janam2000

August 2nd, 2009, 05:54 PM

Those are nice pictures.^^

Kenguy

August 7th, 2009, 04:56 AM

Those are nice pictures.^^

I agree. The last pic in the set is my all time fav!:cheers:

Kenguy

August 7th, 2009, 05:04 AM

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Kenguy

August 7th, 2009, 05:13 AM

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Kenguy

August 8th, 2009, 04:01 AM

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Kenguy

August 12th, 2009, 10:57 PM

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Kisumu Ndogo

August 13th, 2009, 05:10 AM

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Nice pictures Kenguy, these area has one the best panoramic views in Kisumu, well laid flowers, banking halls, and paved roads.:cheers:

deyiengs

August 14th, 2009, 07:21 AM

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Stage

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Headquarters

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Omena @ Kibuye

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Mkokoteni!

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Nyama for choma later in the evening with Tusker.
Yes, I had that when I visited the city, and I know you long for that original nyama :)

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Some palce in Migosi next to Car-wash

Kenguy

August 14th, 2009, 11:10 PM

Deyiengs, Are you from Kisumu?

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Papaf Mwenyewe

August 15th, 2009, 04:51 AM

Is this near Aga Khan Hospital?

Deyiengs, Are you from Kisumu?

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deyiengs

August 15th, 2009, 08:38 AM

Yes, kenguy, born and raised. I have plenty onf photos, I'll share them. Are you from the city too?

Kisumu Ndogo

August 15th, 2009, 01:10 PM

Nice Pictures Deyiengs:banana:

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More Kisumu..
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Kenguy

August 15th, 2009, 10:29 PM

Is this near Aga Khan Hospital?

Yes it is.

Kenguy

August 15th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Yes, kenguy, born and raised. I have plenty onf photos, I'll share them. Are you from the city too?

No. I just visit Kisumu often. Looking forward to your pics.

Kenguy

August 16th, 2009, 09:20 PM

Sikh Temple.

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Kenguy

August 17th, 2009, 09:46 PM

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Kenguy

August 19th, 2009, 07:42 AM

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Kisumu Ndogo

August 21st, 2009, 05:32 PM

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MASENO UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME
Location: Maseno - Kisumu
Description: Remodelling of an existing building
Client: Maseno University retirement Benefits Scheme
Value:KSHs 50million
Built Area: 2,600sqm

deyiengs

August 22nd, 2009, 02:21 AM

More HQ

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Vasity Plaza

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Oginga Odinga Street
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Stage
These folks are selling stuff in/besides the busy road!
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"Russia"
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Kondele + "ngware"
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This used to be the Kondele market place but a bypass that was never constructed paved way
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POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE: THE AFTERMATH
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Looted!
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Kenguy

August 24th, 2009, 02:45 PM

...Back to the CBD.

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Kenguy

August 25th, 2009, 07:40 PM

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Max Omondi

August 27th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Hallo Mwafrika,

Your defination of meaning of Kisumu can never be more wrong, you say Kisumu means Posion.....which is wrong, Kisumu is derived from the Luo word 'Kisuma' which menas to 'ask for'/ 'beg' or 'request' in exchange of , long before the white man arrived it was a place where people used to meet and batter Goods hence the name Kisuma.........when the Europeans came ...they cld not clearly pronunce Kisuma and it was corrupted to Kisumu, since its them who wrote history...the name remained as so

Max Omondi

August 27th, 2009, 02:56 PM

Hallo Ron,
This is very good of you.....if only we had 'more' of you around, Kisumu and the world wld be a better place

Kenguy

August 27th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Welcome to the site Max.

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Kisumu Ndogo

August 29th, 2009, 04:56 PM

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Municipal Market: Jubilee
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Kisumu Ndogo

August 29th, 2009, 04:58 PM

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Kenguy

Kisumu Ndogo

August 29th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Map of Kondele|Migosi Ksm
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Video From Kondele to the City
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New Nyanza General Hospital (Russia)
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Kisumu Ndogo

August 29th, 2009, 05:28 PM

Great names spring to fame from Kondele

Published on 23/07/2009

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The Imposing Casanova Hotel It is
currently undergoing renovation.

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After the mayhem and destruction of the post-election violence, Kisumu’s Kondele area is finally rising from the ashes. The ongoing construction of an ultra-modern business centre along the Kisumu-Kakamega Road will change the face of this hood. The two-storey building has 20 units and will house two banking halls, telecommunication services and micro financing firms among other businesses.

Reconstruction of dilapidated buildings is another activity investors in commercial real estate have engaged in. Property experts at the lakeside town say investors are also warming up to the construction of the Northern corridor whose artery comes from the Mau Summit-Kericho-Kisumu Road and will pass through Kondele.

Financed by the Government and the African Development Bank, the construction has energised the property market in the area. Residential houses in the area are nothing like the congested, tiny-roomed flats common in most areas in Nairobi. The bungalows have private gates and small compounds.

It is at Kondele junction that many politicians to and from Western Province stop to address residents. During the post-election skirmishes, sections of the place earned notorious names like Baghdad, Darfur, Gaza Strip and Beirut.Landmark buildings in the area including Cassanova Hotel are receiving a facelift. The soon-to-be-completed police quarters at Kondele Police Station are also among developments that make the area attractive.

New clubs specialising in live traditional music – ohangla and benga – are coming up in the area where most local artistes perform before springing to fame. Artistes who made a name after shows in Kondele include the late benga maestro Daniel Owino Misiani, Okatch Biggy, Tony Nyadundo, Jack Nyadundo, Musa Juma, Tom Kodiyo, Osogo Winyo, Onyi Papa Jay, Aluoch Jamaranda, Aluoch Pamba and Lady Maureen.

Massive construction
There are numerous pubs and live-band joints in this neighbourhood. Some have no names while others sell liquor tots to the youth in plastic cups at cheaper rates. The streets are often lined with twilight girls.

The Flame Leaf Club, reputed to be the home of ohangla, is one joint visitors must check out. Others include New Donna Hotel and the Living Room Pub. There are, however, shells of buildings that were destroyed during the post-poll chaos and which have not been revived to date. They include the Grand Kimwa, which is a stark reminder of the unfavourable events.

Stonemasons and transporters of building materials have pitched camp less than 100 metres from Kondele Police Station, a sign of the massive construction taking place in the area. Hardware shops, businessmen selling bricks, jikos, boda boda operators and water vendors are plenty around Kondele market, which operates daily.

Makeshift eating joints offer affordable traditional food in the area. The Municipality of Kisumu will, however, have to repair potholes and connect streetlights along the Kondele-Kibos Road to improve the lighting in this hood that never goes to sleep. Though mainly a place for the young at heart, houses of prayer can also be found in the area.

Kisumu Ndogo

August 29th, 2009, 05:46 PM

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Private Homes
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Kisumu Ndogo

August 29th, 2009, 05:53 PM

MILIMANI HOTEL RESORT
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This international facility is located in the posh Milimani Residential area, ten minutes walk from the centre of the lakeside city of Kisumu. This upmarket facility boasts of a restaurant that serves both local and international cuisine. The rooms are tastefully designed with each room having a telephone and television set (DSTV) other facilities include a swimming pool and conference Halls. Please note that this is a teetotaller facility and that consumption of alcoholic drinks is strictly prohibited.

SUNSET HOTEL
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INTRODUCTION
This modern hotel is located at the shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu city of western Kenya about 5 minutes drive from the centre of the city and fifteen minutes from Kisumu Airport.

DESCRIPTION
Sunset Hotel – Kisumu is a modern three star hotel with all the modern facilities that are incorporated by this class of accommodation. The forty rooms, all with balconies overlooking Lake Victoria, the largest fresh water lake in Africa, and with memorable sunset over this inland sea (hence the reason for the name, Sunset).

ACCOMMODATION
Each room is tastefully designed, has air conditioning, multi – channel satellite TV, separate shower and bath, in-room safe and minibar.

OTHER FACILITIES
Outdoor swimming pool, conference facilities.

Kisumu Ndogo

August 29th, 2009, 06:09 PM

Where Kisumu’s rich reside

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An evening drive within the leafy Milimani suburbs, adjacent to Lake Victoria shows new developments across the up-market area of Kisumu. Flats and apartments are rising on the at least one-acre parcels of land, where mansions and bungalows once dominated.

Investors are scrambling for vantage positions for the apartments to overlook the second largest fresh water lake in the world. Private developers say prospective owners adore the view of the sunrise and sunset over the lake. Most of the constructions are reminiscent of the modern apartments along Riverside Drive across Kileleshwa to Lavington in Nairobi. The Sectional Properties Act No. 21 of 1987 provides for the private ownership of houses within high-rise residential and commercial buildings; and residents in the lakeside town are embracing this possibility.

Apartments offer more people a chance to own property
The concept of sectional titles began in the developed world where the high population vis-‡-vis small areas of land forced development of apartments.

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Sectional titles are based on the principle that each floor or house of an apartment is, in law, deemed a separate parcel of land capable of independent acquisition. The emerging developments are a milestone in a town where insufficient housing has forced over 60 per cent of residents to live in informal settlements.

Statistics from the Municipal Council of Kisumu show that 80 per cent of land in the area is rural after inclusion within its boundaries in 1971. The municipality says rapid urbanisation trends coupled with low investment in infrastructure has resulted in enormous pressure on the urban amenities.

Kisumu has a population of slightly over 500,000 people with an annual growth rate of 2.8 per cent and densities of 828 persons per square kilometre. Park View Apartments are among the first complete of such upcoming constructions, where affluent families reside.

Golda Sawala who is a resident in the leafy residential area describes the upcoming apartments as a real estate ‘wake up call’ in the area. She says the package that comes with living in the area is too tempting to move out, arguing its serenity is another plus.

"The neighbourhood is excellent out here…there are good public and private schools, hospitals and hotels — the basics of life," she says. She adds that the apartments will give more people a chance of owning property in an area where houses go for up to Sh20 million per unit.

"There is a lot to look for in residential houses especially for people who do not mind spending more on housing," she says. "Milimani is an area where most people with higher disposable income want to live given its numerous advantages," says Eric Ounga, Director Ounga Commercial Agencies (OCA).

Changing the face of the town
The 24 housing units have changed the face of Tom Mboya Drive — home to ancient and modern maisonettes of assorted architectural designs. Diana Luxury Apartments are among the constructions coming up to change the real estate sub-sector in the lakeside town. OCA marketer Mary Onam says the first five three bed-roomed units at the apartments will sell for Sh5.5 million. "We encourage more people to buy the apartments, which is an emerging reality in Kisumu," Onam says. The units will go for Sh7.5 million each after the first five buyers have made their initial payments.

Colonial bungalows in expansive compounds are also under reconstruction as new owners take over. Ounga says Milimani remains a hot cake because of its proximity to the central business district. "Milimani has better infrastructure which, includes roads, electricity and consistent water supply compared to other residential areas in Kisumu," Ounga says. It is an area that has hotels and guesthouses that the high and mighty frequent during tours to the former Port Florence. Ounga feels that the high-rise apartments are the way towards addressing the shortage of houses in up-market locations in the area.

Kisumu Ndogo

August 29th, 2009, 06:23 PM

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Kenguy

September 1st, 2009, 05:07 PM

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Dalaber

September 2nd, 2009, 01:24 AM

Hi all,

I am from Kisumu but currently living abroad for the last 3 years. I love these pictures, keeps me abreast of what's happening in my favourite town. In this picture I notice they have street lights on Achieng' Oneko Road, I left when this road was in the dark. Thanks Kenguy, Kisumu Ndogo and all for the nice pics and keep them coming

PS: Do you reside in Kisumu?

Kisumu Ndogo

September 2nd, 2009, 04:52 AM

Kenguy

September 3rd, 2009, 04:50 PM

Welcome Dalaber, I dont live in Kisumu. I just visit it often.

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Kenguy

September 4th, 2009, 03:28 PM

Yet another temple.

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christos-greece

September 4th, 2009, 07:42 PM

Really very nice photos from Nairobi city :cheers:

desert burner

September 5th, 2009, 12:42 PM

French funds to give Kisumu facelift

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Posted Friday, August 14 2009 at 00:00

Social facilities in Kisumu are about to enjoy a facelift courtesy of a planned Sh4 billion investment from the French Development Agency (AFD).

The funds will be invested in housing, development of infrastructure and construction of markets and schools in the city. It will be implemented by the Kisumu Municipal Council.

The deputy director of AFD, Olivier Belefosse, said that the city’s slums would also be upgraded under the Kisumu Urban Project.

The ministry of housing estimates that slums take up 150 acres of Kisumu municipality. A third of the city’s population, an estimated 200,000 people, reside in these informal settlements.

According to the town’s principal water service provider, it faces a major challenge connecting these unplanned settlements to the main water distribution network. As a result, slum dwellers pay more for their water than other Kisumu residents.

Mr Belefosse said that the city’s waste management system would also be improved and its capacity enhanced with this funding. The city will get a new waste water plant.

At present, waste water from Kisumu is handled by the Kisat treatment plant and Nyalenda lagoon, both of which are only partly functional.

Kisumu Town Clerk, Benjamin Orwa, said that the town’s social facilities are overstretched and the project would augment the council’s efforts to provide adequate services.

Local ownership
Mr Orwa said it would help narrow the gap between residents’ expectations and the service they received from the council. A team of officials from AFD led by its deputy director visited Kisumu this week to observe preparations for the project.

The team held talks with the local authority on other possible areas of cooperation, such as administration and the welfare of children and people living with disability.

Mr Belefosse said that an agreement would be signed in September between his organisation, the finance ministry and the Kisumu Municipal Council, paving way for the project’s implementation. A seminar is planned in the same month to sensitise residents of Kisumu on the planned investment.

According to Kisumu Mayor Sam Okello, this is one of the terms of reference from the AFD and is intended to inculcate local ownership of the project.
“Projects have to be people-based. There is no point in constructing markets that people will not use,” he said.

Mr Okello said that the project includes a component to improve the revenue collection system and general management at the Kisumu Municipal Council.

Twelve other social amenity improvement projects including schools, dispensaries and markets are already ongoing in Kisumu under the Kenya Slum Upgrading Project (KENSUP), a joint initiative of the government and UN-Habitat.

The KENSUP project kicked off early in 2004 to improve the social and physical infrastructure in informal settlements within Kisumu, Nairobi, Mavoko and Mombasa.

Another Sh4 billion water project jointly funded by AFD and the government is already ongoing in Kisumu. Its goal is to eliminate water shortage in the city that sits on the shores of the world’s second largest fresh water lake.

^^i hope its not double post:cheers:

desert burner

September 5th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Really very nice photos from Nairobi city :cheers:

^^sorry this is kisumu not Nairobi thread:)

desert burner

September 5th, 2009, 12:48 PM

The road network in Kisumu is set for a major facelift when the approximately Sh20 billion road project to be implemented under the northern corridor infrastructure project and funded by the World Bank is complete.

Mr Meshack Kidenda, the director general of Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), said the project will be implemented under three categories: the Mau Summit - Kericho, Kericho - Kisumu and Kisumu Road.

He added that tendering and evaluation for the project had already been done, adding that the ministry is awaiting approval from the World Bank for the project to commence.

“We have gone through the tendering process and the documents have been evaluated by the Government and sent to the financier. Everything is ready and we are only waiting for one more approval from World Bank, which is the final ‘No Objection’,” said Mr Kidenda.

He added that after the confirmation, which he estimated to be this year, the ministry will award the contract for the road work that is expected to last 30 months.

The project will be awarded under the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).

Congestion

Kisumu has been experiencing a high congestion in traffic, especially because of the heavy tracks both from and to the border of Busia to Uganda.

The Kisumu airport which is being upgraded to the level of international status at a cost of Sh3 billion, to serve as a destination point for import and export of goods, is also expected to facilitate an increase in traffic flow in Kisumu.

This congestion will be fully addressed under the northern corridor road programme.

Papaf Mwenyewe

September 6th, 2009, 07:52 AM

DB,
Kindly put a date to this story.

Thank You

The road network in Kisumu is set for a major facelift when the approximately Sh20 billion road project to be implemented under the northern corridor infrastructure project and funded by the World Bank is complete.

Mr Meshack Kidenda, the director general of Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), said the project will be implemented under three categories: the Mau Summit - Kericho, Kericho - Kisumu and Kisumu Road.

He added that tendering and evaluation for the project had already been done, adding that the ministry is awaiting approval from the World Bank for the project to commence.

“We have gone through the tendering process and the documents have been evaluated by the Government and sent to the financier. Everything is ready and we are only waiting for one more approval from World Bank, which is the final ‘No Objection’,” said Mr Kidenda.

He added that after the confirmation, which he estimated to be this year, the ministry will award the contract for the road work that is expected to last 30 months.

The project will be awarded under the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).

Congestion

Kisumu has been experiencing a high congestion in traffic, especially because of the heavy tracks both from and to the border of Busia to Uganda.

The Kisumu airport which is being upgraded to the level of international status at a cost of Sh3 billion, to serve as a destination point for import and export of goods, is also expected to facilitate an increase in traffic flow in Kisumu.

This congestion will be fully addressed under the northern corridor road programme.

Kenguy

September 6th, 2009, 02:46 PM

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September 11th, 2009, 07:41 PM

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The western region of Kenya lacks those tourist attractions that are thought to be quintessentially Kenyan. Here, you will find no roaming lions; there will be no charming vistas of motor vehicles giving the right of way to tall giraffes or magnificent elephants. But despite this, the land beyond the rift is perhaps Kenya’s best kept secret.

A number of ecosystems come together to create this magical region of Kenya. Gentle lolling hills blanketed by tea plantations; sedate lakes that support rare populations of birdlife and fish; grasslands that are only broken by pockets of densely forested woodlands and dank swamps; little agricultural towns, each unique and different from the last.

This is a portrait of Western Kenya, an image of rich culture and fertile lands, and best of all, it has not been trampled upon or been cheapened by millions of tourist vans and feet. The region is becoming popular Kenya safari destination, especially due to its association with US President Barack Obama whose father was born in Kogelo, Kisumu.

Kisumu is a city that has been described as languid, sultry, easy-going and friendly. Sitting on the edge of Lake Victoria, this city is the third largest in Kenya and is the hub of the west. Kisumu was a colonial port that connected Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It remained in relative isolation from the rest of the country until the railway line was finished in 1903. But this was not the first attempt to connect Kisumu with the outside world.

In 1895, a steamship chugged its way from Scotland to Mombasa. This steamship was destined for Lake Victoria with the hope that it would facilitate transport in the East African region. It was taken apart and transported piece by painstaking piece across the country, however, halfway through the journey, parts of the ship were stolen. The Nandi, angry at a European incursion, seized the precious cargo and for the next five years, pieces of a British steamship served as Nandi weaponry and ornamentation.

Culturally, the city is one that has taken a little bit from various cultures and created a unique society. Asian, African and European elements have melded in a grace that permeates the whole city; from the gated mansion communities to the poorer areas of town. Despite its location on the edge of a lake, Kisumu’s layout turns its back to the waters of Lake Victoria.

In the city proper, it is not easy to get a direct view of the lake, and the only indication of the giant pool in the backyard is the occasional breeze that will brush through the city giving it a distinctly fresh scent. Attractions in Kisumu include the Kisumu Museum and most obviously Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria is the worlds second largest freshwater lake and is shared by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It remained unknown to most of the western world until the 19th century with the crusade to discover the source of the Nile.

Until the 1960s, Lake Victoria was home to about 320 species of fish including the brilliantly colored cichlids. The introduction of the carnivorous Nile Perch diminished the cichlid population and Lake Victoria now only has eight species of fish.

The Kisumu Museum is run by Kenya National Museums and will probably be about fifteen minutes walk from your hotel—it’s very easy to get around on foot in Kisumu. To err on the safe side, you might opt to take a taxi. The Kisumu Museum has a surprisingly wide and well displayed collection of historical and ethnographic artifacts. It has one single main gallery that is surrounded by a garden full of labeled indigenous plants. It also has a good taxidermy collection, the centerpiece of which is a lion caught mid-pounce over a wildebeest.

Homa Bay is your go to place for tapes of traditional Luo music. It is also an excellent place to explore Thimlich Ohinga and the Ruma National Park. Thimilich Ohinga is probably one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Western Kenya. It is a large stone enclosure built in the same manner as the structures of Great Zimbambwe and dates back at least to the 15th century.

It is said to have been built by an earlier people who inhabited this lake region. Thimlich Ohinga, in Luo means ‘thick bush with stone enclosures’, and true to the name, the place is a bit remote. If you are really into ruins, then you might need to go to the trouble of finding private transportation for your trip to Thmlich Ohinga. Similar to later building styles of the Luo, Thimlich Ohinga is an important stop on the African history and heritage tour.

Near Homa Bay is the Ruma National Park. Established as the Lambwe Valley Nature Reserve, the park is made up of a delightful medley of woodland and savanna vegetation. Ruma is home to Jackson’s hartebeest, the roan antelope that is found only here and the small statured oribi. Rothschild’s giraffes are quite conspicuous above the grass, but the leopards may be a bit of a challenge to spot. There is a camp site at Ruma National Park but you will need your own gear. As the park is still not very accessible, be prepared to find your own transportation there or to walk for the last kilometer or two.

Beyond Homa Bay is Mbita. Mbita will be your gateway to the Islands of Mfangano, Rusinga and Takawiri. In 1984, a causeway was built between Mbita and Rusinga Island. The drive across the causeway to Rusinga Island will be unique chance to see some of Kenya’s unique plant diversity. It will also be a chance to make a closer acquaintance with not only Kenyan history, but human history too.

On Rusinga, in the early twentieth century, Dr. Louis Leaky discovered fossil remains belonging to a distant relative of Homo sapiens. The discovery of these remains thought to be at least 17 million years old, have served as yet another piece in the complex puzzle that is our evolutionary line. Take a boat from Rusinga to Mfangano and enjoy the unique scenery.

Infor: www.africapoint.net

Kenguy

September 12th, 2009, 05:13 PM

@ Milimani suburb.

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New development.
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Papaf Mwenyewe

September 13th, 2009, 01:07 AM

Stay Tuned

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September 13th, 2009, 01:11 AM

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September 14th, 2009, 02:19 PM

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Kenguy

September 19th, 2009, 05:12 AM

Sunset hotel.

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Kisumu Ndogo

October 7th, 2009, 09:39 PM

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Kisumu Ndogo

October 7th, 2009, 09:43 PM

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In a small fishing village in Luanda Kotieno beach in Kisumu residents are now a happy lot. Fishing activities for them have never bore such handsome returns. For the hundreds who engage in a fi sh banda project constructed by the local county council in conjunction with the EU, success has now bore a new meaning.

With the technical assistance from EU fi eld staff, the council has managed to implement projects which include the rehabilitation and improvement of 10 markets. Under the auspices of the Bondo small holder fi shing and agricultural project, the fi sh banda is the fi rst of its kind to be implemented successfully in the entire Nyanza province, where fi shing is the main economic activity.

The project is a component of the local council, whose implementation from day one involved active participation of the local community through their representatives in the beach management unit.

The project was identifi ed after poor handling of fi sh and its products became an issue, along Lake Victoria beaches. George Oloo, the Beach Management Unit, Chairman who also chaired the banda project committee, said the projects implementation has attracted several fish processing fi rms from Kisumu and Nairobi.

This earns good returns to the local fi shermen. It has also improved on fi sh handling by the locals. Previously, the market was fi lthy and would always face closure from the public health offi cers, whenever there was cholera outbreak in the district.

The remarkable successes, which the council has achieved in implementing its projects and improvement on service delivery is largely attributed to the steps so far put in place to fast-track the reforms especially on fi nancial management, as introduced by the Ministry of Local Government. The successful implementation of the project has largely been attributed to the adherence to the procurement procedures by the project committee.

By observing the procedures, the project committee was able to identify a qualified contractor with the fi nancial ability to complete the project within the contract period.

Infor: © Rural Poverty Reduction and Local Government Support Programme

Kisumu Ndogo

October 7th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Posted in February 26th, 2009

1. KISUMU TOWN WEST-JOHN OLAGO ALUOCH.
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“Owadgi Asipo” as he is known is one of the best brains from Luo land in the current parliament. When he rises to always make a contribution in parliament many watch in ewe as if he has been in parliament throughout his entire life. His political star seems to rise daily as he has distributed bursary funds to everybody’s satisfaction within the constituency. Some of his councilors however need to be disciplined to tore the line and review their support for Olago’s rival Rose Buyu, who has since been given a parastatal appointment. The gigantic man has likewise demonstrated gigantic development record and upgraded all schools from semi permanent structures into brick classrooms. A lot of rural access roads are now navigable in all seasons courtesy of his work.

2. KISUMU TOWN EAST-SHAKEEL SHABBIR AHMED.
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The man who has fast learnt the nerve endings of the volatile Kisumu politics has struggled against all odds to fulfill his pre-election pledges much to the chagrin of his detractors. Shakeel whose eyes are fixed on 2012 with surety of clinching the mantle again is already donating half of his salary to the projects in the constituency. His work is self explanatory in the constituency where all CDF projects are transparently and professionally run by qualified staff. The ex-Kisumu Mayor has worked fairly well to keep the confidence of the residents and his constituents on his leadership approach.

3. KISUMU RURAL -PETER ANYANG’ NYONG’O.
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The good old professor from Seme with the Medical Services docket has not been so much pro Raila or against him. His middle ground approach in Luo politics has helped him to disapprove the notion that Raila installed him in the Kisumu Rural where he can any day any time face off with political giant, Ndolo Ayah or yet another talker, Ambrose Weda. Nyongo must hope that Ndolo does not re-emerge from his political cocoon where he has since resided away from public lime light. Like his past terms, he has kept the tempo of grassroots mobilization and development in the constituency.

Infor: majimbokenya.com/

Kisumu Ndogo

October 7th, 2009, 10:14 PM

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Premiere homes expo in Kisumu

Published on 13/08/2009
By Mangoa Mosota

With a large number of Kisumu residents living in slums, the housing situation is grim. The informal settlements are not only congested but they lack basic amenities such as water and proper sanitation.

The slow growth of real estate in the area is exacerbating the situation. The annual demand for housing in the lakeside town is about 3,000 units but the supply is only 500 units. The deficit has lead to the high cost of rental houses, with some upmarket areas charging higher than Nairobi.

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To meet the need, a Kisumu-based public relations firm has pioneered a property and homes expo. An upcoming upmarket estate. Developers of such projects will have the opportunity to showcase their properties at the expo. Photos: James Keyi/Standard

"We are responding to the housing shortage in this town," says Lydia Limbe, director of Next Level Public Relations. "We want investors to see the potential in the property market." Limbe says despite the post-election chaos, which massively affected the property sub-sector in the area, things have changed.

"We want to showcase the potential in this town. The water supply is getting better and we rarely have interruptions of electricity," she says.

Slum Upgrade
Limbe says they have invited a number of stakeholders including financial, property developers and Government agencies such as the Ministry of Housing. She says close to 30 exhibitors have shown interest in the three-day event that will take place between 25th to 27th of next month.

Contractors will be keen to demonstrate that it is affordable to build own houses while financial institutions will exhibit their flexible mortgages. Eric Ounga, the proprietor of Ounga Commercial Agencies, says the expo is expected to boost real estate in Kisumu.

"We will be giving information on the maisonettes and apartments available in Milimani and Riat Hills," he adds. Ounga says maisonettes in the leafy estate are valued at Sh12 million, while an apartment costs Sh6.5 million.

The property dealer says the visit by President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga to Kisumu last month has drawn investors. "The two leaders have shown that the tension resulting from the post-poll violence has ebbed away and investors from other parts of Kenya can now grab the various opportunities available," he explains.

The expansion of Kisumu Airport will also spur real estate. Further, the completion of the Sh2.9 billion project will create a higher demand for quality hotels in the town. "Many international tourists and businesspeople will require high-profile accommodation," Ounga notes.

Recently, Kibaki and Raila urged locals to engage in horticultural farming for export. There are few housing developers in Kisumu. "People construct their own houses but we do not have investors to put up rental units, both commercial and residential," says S&L Kisumu branch manager, Robert Bomett.

S&L will be exhibiting their products at the homes expo to create awareness that taking mortgage is a worthy long-term investment. One of the challenges of poor housing in Kisumu is lack of government incentives yet it is a regional hub thus the housing problem should be addressed urgently.

"There is need for good roads and an efficient sewage system,"Bomett says.
Some residential houses in the area are built on sewage lines, making it difficult for the Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company to operate.

Last month, Kisumu Municipal Council’s director of Housing, Patrick Nyamita, said several acres of undeveloped land were illegally allocated to individuals in the town. This has compromised space for construction of residential houses.
Majority of Kisumu residents (77 per cent) live in rented houses as the shortage bites, especially for the middle-class.

Government Intervention
Housing Minister Soita Shitanda says Kisumu requires Sh28.7 billion to upgrade its slums. This amount is part of the Sh884 billion needed countrywide for the exercise. Shitanda says the Government has set aside Sh100 million for the upgrading of informal settlements in Kisumu. Scarcity of land has hiked asset prices with the cost of houses in upper class estates such as Milmani and Elgon View almost doubling in the last five years.

Infor: www.standardmedia.co.ke/realestate/InsidePage.

Kenguy

October 8th, 2009, 05:45 AM

Btw. Riat hills is coming up pretty fast.

Kisumu Ndogo

October 16th, 2009, 12:07 AM

Btw. Riat hills is coming up pretty fast.

The posh and quiet Riat Hills-Mamboleo-Kakamega Rd. Corridor offers the best out of town living experience in Kisumu.

Kisumu Ndogo

October 16th, 2009, 12:15 AM

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Projects Portfolio | Educational | Maseno University Library

PROJECT TITLE: Proposed Maseno University Library. Works carried out in association with M/s Womi Associates.
COMPLETION DATE: NOT YET ESTABLISHED
APPROXIMATE PROJECT COST: Kshs. 700 Million.
STAGE: INCEPTION

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Kisumu Ndogo

October 16th, 2009, 12:32 AM

KISUMU KANYAKWAR MIDDLE INCOME TENANT PURCHASE HOUSING

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Plans
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This proposed scheme is situated at Kanyakwar area, just a walking distance from the city centre (2km). It fronts the Kisumu-Kakamega Road making it easily accessible from the City Centre.

Major essential services like water, electricity, and telephone are located along the main roads. The Sewer is connection is about 3km away but work on its upgrading is currently being undertaken by the Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company incorporating the Kanyakwar Site.

The proposed scheme envisions construction of 1/2/3 bedroom flats with all the required social amenities including shops and play areas.
1 bedroom - 160 Units
2 bedroom - 720 Units
3 bedroom - 300 Units

Kenguy

October 17th, 2009, 01:10 PM

Kenguy

October 17th, 2009, 01:51 PM

Got this off a brochure, no details as yet.

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Kenguy

October 29th, 2009, 06:18 PM

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Kisumu Ndogo

November 2nd, 2009, 02:39 AM

Got this off a brochure, no details as yet.

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Update us Kenguy when you find more information about this Hospital.

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November 2nd, 2009, 03:12 AM

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EcoBank -Kisumu
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November 2nd, 2009, 03:16 AM

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Kisumu Town
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Kisumu Ndogo

November 2nd, 2009, 03:20 AM

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Kisumu Ndogo

November 2nd, 2009, 03:28 AM

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Sh100m housing plan for Kisumu

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By ABIUD OCHIENG

The government will support the construction of affordable houses in Kisumu City in the current financial year. Housing minister Soita Shitanda says the ministry will give Sh100 million through the National Housing Corporation (NHC) towards the implementation of the project.

He says that a similar housing programme would also be implemented in Mombasa. “The second phase of the housing project in Kisumu and Mombasa cities will target senior civil servants and will be implemented under the civil servants housing scheme in the next financial year,” says Mr Shitanda.

The minister says the funds would be spent on housing while other infrastructure facilities will be catered for under the infrastructure fund. The measure, he says, is intended to ensure that the funds have a maximum impact on addressing housing needs in the two towns in the first phase of funding.

In the last financial year, the Ministry of Housing channelled Sh35 million towards the slum upgrading programme in Kisumu. It is approximated that eliminating slums in the lakeside town will cost Sh28.7 billion out of the Sh884 billion needed for the whole country. Mr Shitanda says funds meant for slum upgrading will not be used to build houses for the slum dwellers.

“Slum dwellers in Kisumu live in their own land and so we will only focus on upgrading facilities like health centres and schools in the slums and we expect that they should be able to improve their houses afterwards,” says Mr Shitanda. Mr Ben Obera, a social sector specialist at Millennium Cities Initiative (MCI) attributes the shortage of housing to low investment by private housing developers.

“Approximately 80 per cent of the city is on the periphery without proper infrastructure, leaving only a few who can afford to stay in the Central Business District,” says Mr Obera. Kisumu population is estimated to have risen to 500,000 according to the Kisumu City Development Strategy (Kisumu CDS, 2004-9) report.

The pressure on housing is also seen to be as a result of rural to urban migration in search for job opportunities. Mr Carey Onyango, the secretary of the Kisumu City Business District Association, blames the culture of building single housing units for wastage of land which would have otherwise been used in building more houses on flats.

“Well developed infrastructure will encourage people to stay out of town and travel to work in the morning and back in the evening rather than congest the city,” he says. The town planner, Mr Absalom Ayany, says that the council has already reduced the duration of approving housing plans to 30 days as a way of enhancing the programme.

“Previously approvals lasted more than a month and we believe the new policy will encourage more housing developers,” he says. He says that the council is also conducting land marks where some land will be left specifically for building houses. The municipal council is also negotiating with UN Habitat over plans to put up more affordable houses.

Real estate developers have blamed the shortage of housing on individuals who buy land on speculation that prices will rise but are not developing such lands. “The council should repurchase such land and allocate to developers,” says Mr Victor Oluoch, the operations manager at Ounga Commercial Agency.

Mortgage firm Housing Finance recently started a programme that allows developers who want to build houses whose total cost is less than Sh1.5 million to build using labour contracts. Before, mortgage financing institutions only allowed contractors whom they dealt with directly. Mr Robinson Mirieri, Housing Finance Kisumu branch manager, says the move will encourage more small and medium scale entrepreneurs to engage in building houses and bridge the gap on housing needs.

He is, however, concerned that the land ownership system by most locals in Kisumu could be a challenge when offering loans. “Most of the residents still own land with their ancestor’s names on the title deed making it difficult to finance them,” says Mr Mirieri. “Some clients also don’t keep their records properly and it is difficult to assess their disposable income,” he adds.

Mr Robert Bomett, S&L Kisumu branch manager, the mortgage subsidiary of KCB, explains that the institution has been encouraging local residents to take loans for building houses and the progress he says has been encouraging. “We have continuously appealed in every forum to the cliental and the business community to take loans for mortgage and we are encouraged that the growth is evident,” says Mr Bomett.

Infor: Nationmedia

Kisumu Ndogo

November 5th, 2009, 10:46 PM

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November 5th, 2009, 10:49 PM

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Kenguy

November 16th, 2009, 08:57 PM

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sseki2010

November 17th, 2009, 06:39 AM

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ooops kenguy this suburb looks really great

Kenguy

November 17th, 2009, 08:25 PM

ooops kenguy this suburb looks really great

Thanx Sseki.:)

Kisumu Ndogo

November 25th, 2009, 03:42 PM

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Proposed Projects U|C | Kisumu
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KDFC will kick off it's investment plans with a Housing and Shopping Complex in Kisumu, Kenya. The initial phase of the project will consist of 100 housing units and a shopping complex consisting of four Mega-Stores and several small vendor units and an Entertainment Block. The Shopping Complex is modelled to cater for convenience to the customers, provide a clean, safe
environment to conduct business and a market for variety of products. The Mega-Store will provide a one stop shopping experience to the customers, reduce time consumption and harmonise the entire shopping experience. The employees who work in this complex will undergo a mandatory business course emphasising on good customer relation, cost reduction, etiquette and business ethics. The vendors and business owners will also be required to attend the course, strictly follow labor laws and sign on a fairness practise act with KDFC. The fairness act will basically chart conformance to acceptable business practise and set minimum guidelines on employee/employer relations. Due to intellectual property laws and to protect KDFC's plans, details of the business models are only shared among registered members.

The Housing Complex is intended to accommodate the employers, employees and vendors of the Shopping Complex after which remaining units will be rented out to the general public. It will basically consist of two and three bedroom apartments, a gate around the complex for security, security officers station, a clubhouse and multimedia center among other amenities.

mwanamwiwa

November 25th, 2009, 03:49 PM

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Kisumu Ndogo

November 26th, 2009, 05:43 PM

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Mwanam' Kisumu Museum is probably the second best museum in Kenya after Nairobi interms of artefacts and decorum very splendid indeed.^^

Kisumu Ndogo

November 26th, 2009, 05:47 PM

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Kisumu Day High School
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KBL Factory
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Kisumu Ndogo

November 26th, 2009, 05:51 PM

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Street Scene
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UON -Kisumu formerly British Council
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desert burner

November 29th, 2009, 06:37 AM

they is 5 star hotel proposed with bed capacity of 100 persons built by COTU in kisumu:cheers:

Kisumu Ndogo

November 30th, 2009, 01:00 AM

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That Hotel when completed together with Imperial and Sunset will boost tourist numbers to western Kenya as many still rely on Guest Houses for accomodation because of inadequate Hotel room capacity.

slytheron

December 1st, 2009, 05:28 PM

Just a correction: Kisumu doesn't mean 'the poison'. I't actually a mispronounciation by the colonialists. The name was originally 'Kisuma', which in Luo means a place of refuge. Kisumu was once a large market on the shores of Lake Sango (Victoria). It was a place of refuge during famines when people would go there to trade grain from other areas of the province. The person who put this on Wikipedia probably not familiar with the Language or culture interpreted it from "Sumu", poison in Swahili.

In precolonial times, even the arabs from the coast on their way to Uganda knew of this place. Also,

Mwafrika

December 1st, 2009, 08:03 PM

Kenguy

December 2nd, 2009, 09:21 PM

I would go with the wikipedia definition. Kisumu was already a barter trade centre by the time the British appeared on the scene and called it Port Florence.

Papaf Mwenyewe

December 3rd, 2009, 03:59 AM

Dholuo: Sumo to "Barter"

Luhyia: Khu- Suma : The Place to Barter Food

Kalenjin : Chesumei : The Place to "Barter Food"

This is the meaning I have always known

Mwafrika

December 3rd, 2009, 08:23 PM

Dholuo: Sumo to "Barter"

Luhyia: Khu- Suma : The Place to Barter Food

Kalenjin : Chesumei : The Place to "Barter Food"

This is the meaning I have always known

Thanks Papaf et al for that info.... i've edited the beginning of this thread to reflect this :cheers:

Kenguy

December 20th, 2009, 11:24 PM

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Kisumu Ndogo

December 22nd, 2009, 03:22 AM

Dholuo: Sumo to "Barter"

Luhyia: Khu- Suma : The Place to Barter Food

Kalenjin : Chesumei : The Place to "Barter Food"

This is the meaning I have always known

The Wiki description is right now in order initially I noticed the discrepancy.

Kisumu Ndogo

December 22nd, 2009, 03:26 AM

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Kisumu Ndogo

December 22nd, 2009, 03:31 AM

Small Pics
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Kisumu Ndogo

December 22nd, 2009, 03:35 AM

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mwanamwiwa

January 4th, 2010, 08:14 PM

Lakeside thrills

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Kisumu Ndogo

January 7th, 2010, 02:02 AM

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Design for a ten storey hotel at the
Cost: of Ksh 600 000 000.00 in Kisumu City for Tocon LTD.^^

More Infor still needed..

Kenguy

January 7th, 2010, 09:46 PM

http://i46.tinypic.com/24euypy.jpg
Design for a ten storey hotel at the
Cost: of Ksh 600 000 000.00 in Kisumu City for Tocon LTD.^^

More Infor still needed..

10 storeys...hope its in the CBD. Nice.

Kisumu Ndogo

January 9th, 2010, 12:18 AM

10 storeys...hope its in the CBD. Nice.

I think its going to be a beach front development guessing from the landscape, but that pretty much close to the CBD.

Kisumu Ndogo

January 10th, 2010, 10:15 PM

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KCB Kisumu
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Papaf Mwenyewe

January 13th, 2010, 07:01 PM

KQ are back in business in KISUMO

ngeso

January 17th, 2010, 03:07 PM

hey earnestombayo you are right about the bicycle taxis, they are the most inefficient form of transport. Unfortunately the NGOs and most donor organizations push for their existence as a form of poverty eradication. The city council is experimenting with bicycle only tracks, but this is not the answer. I think an organized transit authority is the answer to the traffic problems in Kenyan cities and towns.

Thanks for this thread Mwafrika.I think too much development was focused on Nairobi and the smaller cities were left behind.Kisumu is also rising fast having only being declared a city less than 7 yrs ago.It has a long way to go ut atleast major developments are slated for the city eg Upgrading the Kisumu Airport to and International Airport.
But my opinion is,once the City has reached acceptable levels,the Bicycle taxis should be be removed from the Town center.They are always a danger to passengers and atleast one person gets hit by a vehicle everyday.They are also not efficient,rather have a large matatu carry 18 passengers than 18 bicycles carry one passnger each.Plus i think they are an eye sore.not a mark of a Metroplitan city.
Needless to say i love Kisumu,good smooth roads and fresh food.

Kisumu is actually a striking example of how a modern city can function extremely well through reliance on two-weel mobility. In particular the use of bicycles ("boda-bodas") is about as efficient as it gets. I think propagating more and particularly individual motorisation is the wrong way to go. Look at metropolitan Europe, look at metropolitan Asia, and then look at Nairobi, a city that is grossly dysfunctional now, and will cease to function entirely by the end of the decade on account of the misconception that unchecked motorisation symbolises progress, and unless we look hard at organised public transport as well as energy-efficient, low-cost, smart means of moving about - like bikes.

While one is able to zip around Kisumu effortlessly any time of the day, in Nairobi well still clutch to our gas-guzzling motors, spending 3 hours and more each day to get to work, to get our kids to school, to shop, to run our errands. It is simply a nightmare.

Hands off Kisumu bicycles!

...

ngeso

January 17th, 2010, 04:20 PM

From my trips in August and November 2009. Mostly on or around the lake in front of the house as well as up on Nyabondo Plateau. Next trip in four weeks time, hopefully with a new batch of pice to share.

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desert burner

January 17th, 2010, 05:49 PM

^^thanks ngeso

Papaf Mwenyewe

January 18th, 2010, 01:30 AM

I also have pictures from Nyabondo Hills (Sondu)... about the Bicycle Taxis they are ALL out of commission, having been replaced by "Motorcycle Taxis", one very convenient form of transport in Kisumu are the Tuk Tuks.

mikeotechi

January 18th, 2010, 05:43 AM

Dholuo: Sumo to "Barter"

Luhyia: Khu- Suma : The Place to Barter Food

Kalenjin : Chesumei : The Place to "Barter Food"

This is the meaning I have always known

Luhyia:"O" Khu-Suma:Means to go and look for,or beg for Food.Not the place to Barter Food!

ngeso

January 18th, 2010, 11:42 AM

[...]about the Bicycle Taxis they are ALL out of commission, having been replaced by "Motorcycle Taxis"[...]

Two months ago they were still there and well in business (along with motorbikes and Tuk-tuks).

...

Kenguy

January 18th, 2010, 02:08 PM

While one is able to zip around Kisumu effortlessly any time of the day, in Nairobi well still clutch to our gas-guzzling motors, spending 3 hours and more each day to get to work, to get our kids to school, to shop, to run our errands. It is simply a nightmare.

Hands off Kisumu bicycles!

...

That's true. Nairobi's traffic is a nightmare. Cool pics Ngeso.

Kisumu Ndogo

January 19th, 2010, 04:52 PM

Guyz are you serious, Nairobi is NO TOWN FOR 'BIKE PEOPLE'. considering the 'reckless' manner in which matatu's in large part and other vehicles are driven thats a death trap right there, also the roads leading to Nairobi are almost always full of traffic, no bicycle lane and parking lot. Plus the CITY Status EGO that has not evolved. I doubt it. Nairobi needs a serious light rail investment, bypasses and strict transportation rules.

Kisumu(CBD) on its part is more accessible to the residents than not, their are not as many vehicles and also the historic acceptance of bicycles by the masses has made it quite easy.

Kisumu Ndogo

January 19th, 2010, 05:00 PM

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Kisumu Ndogo

February 11th, 2010, 06:44 PM

Museum Entry: Milimani
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Street Scene
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DownTown and Surrounding
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Kisumu Ndogo

February 11th, 2010, 06:48 PM

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KIBOKO BAY RESORT: KSM HIDDEN GEM
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HOLIDAY RENDEZVOUS
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Kisumu Ndogo

March 21st, 2010, 04:33 PM

Design Review and Supervision of Works, Mau Summit – Kisumu Road (A1/B1)

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Country: Kenya
Financing Institution: World Bank
Name of Client: Ministry of Roads and Public Works
Upgrading/reconstruction and strengthening of a 141-km 2-lane segment of the Northern Corridor network, a component of the $US 207 million Northern Corridor Transport Improvement Project. It is partly situated in both the Rift Valley and Nyanza provinces. The project road branches off the Northern Corridor A104 at Mau Summit, runs along the national trunk road B1 through Kericho, continues to Road A1 in Ahero, and ends at the Kisumu City Airport Access road.

The project entails the following activities:
• Pavement strengthening on Mau Summit to Awasi section (100 km)
• Widening and reconstruction on Ahero to Kisumu section (41 km)
• Construction of Kisumu Bypass on a new alignment
• Geometric and physical improvements and drainage improvements to enhance road safety
• Wayside amenities.

Brief Description of Services Provided
• Review of design and tender documents
• Data collection, review, and analysis, including feasibility study and environmental impact assessment for a new Kisumu Bypass
• Minor design modifications and preparation of environmental mitigation plan
• Preparation of ICB tender documents
• Construction supervision based on FIDIC conditions of contract modified with World Bank conditions of particular application
• Quality assurance/control
• Claims management
• Preparation of progress reports
• Issuance of payment certificates
• Supervision during defects liability period
• Reception of works
• Administration of contractors’ HIV Aids awareness/alleviation program
• Implementation of environmental impact mitigation measures
• On-the-job training.

mwanamwiwa

March 22nd, 2010, 12:59 AM

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Kisumu Ndogo

March 30th, 2010, 11:42 PM

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Mwanamwiwa do you know that the education sector is perhaps the most vibrant sector in Kisumu right now Universities and technical colleges(Mid - size) are setting up shop and they are reaping heavy returns.

JARIBU

April 1st, 2010, 04:18 AM

Now I can say that my neck-of-the-woods is getting some needed road attention.

Design Review and Supervision of Works, Mau Summit – Kisumu Road (A1/B1)

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mwanamwiwa

April 1st, 2010, 01:48 PM

Mwanamwiwa do you know that the education sector is perhaps the most vibrant sector in Kisumu right now Universities and technical colleges(Mid - size) are setting up shop and they are reaping heavy returns.

I didnt know that.Thanks.I believe Kisumu has the biggest potential in the EA due to its location.:cheers:

Kisumu Ndogo

April 14th, 2010, 12:43 AM

I didnt know that.Thanks.I believe Kisumu has the biggest potential in the EA due to its location.:cheers:

Yeah the location is excellent. I hope with the completion of the Airport and more EAC integration plans on-foot things will only be better.

Kisumu Ndogo

April 14th, 2010, 12:47 AM

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Kisumu Ndogo

May 13th, 2010, 05:58 PM

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Janam2000

June 7th, 2010, 03:08 PM

Interesting article on kisumu ngware or bicycle taxi.

Boda Boda spice : Kisumu city on roll

boda boda operators waiting for customers
By Caroline K. Kwatemba | Kisumu, Kenya.

Bicycle taxis, referred to as “Boda boda” by the locals. The name is a play on the english word “Border.” Because some years ago, bicycles were the only form of transportation across Kenya and Uganda border points. This form of transportation was highly favored by small time smugglers who ferried goods across the borders. So people started calling them boda boda.

Bicycle taxis are numerous in Kisumu and great fun way to get around the town. The rides are quite cheap as well. They are replacing motorized vehicles, with their passengers perched on padded seats positioned above the back wheel.

Young men at work

Operated by mostly young men who are very notorious for their disregard of road safety, boda boda riders sometimes do make the lives of motorists a living hell. They each competing for limited space and money.

Many people do not want to use matatus (another invention of the 70’s) anymore. Bicycles have become the most preferred mode of commute because they are cheaper and faster. Because of the traffic jam, the cyclists maneuver easily between the vehicles. It costs a mere 20 shillings (less than a half a dollar) to travel across Kisumu on a bicycle. Matatu rates are double that. The bicycles are everywhere. The ringing of bells and the crunch of wheels on dirt are the dominant sounds in Kisumu.
The bicycles taxis have also benefited people in rural areas of western Kenya who have been able to reach schools, clinics, etc.

The owners have painted their bicycles taxis in a kaleidoscope of colours. They are decorated with ribbons and flags which blow in the breeze as the bicycles accelerate to their destinations. Others are inscribed with religious slogans like “God is Love”, “Jesus is the Answer” and some have the names of the owner’s favorite English soccer team like “Man U”, “The Gunners”, and whereas others have names of favorite musicians and politicians. Still others offer logos that are very weird.

Preferred form of commute

visiting kisumu: boda boda is transport of choice now

People going to office, both men and women, besides school kids in crisp uniforms are some of the boda boda target customers. Women carrying huge bags of maize, fishermen transporting their daily catch use boda boda taxis . Ironically it seem, no load is too HEAVY, or too clumsy for the adept bicycle riders. Its comical to watch like a woman with three or four toddlers aged between 3 – 5 years balancing acrobatically on the rear and in between the bicycle and still the adept cyclist will carry all of them.

I decided to seek an opinion from both the cyclists and the Matatu drivers. One cyclist I interviewed amused me when he said “Cycling boda boda is not a joke!” he said, as sweat poured from his bare chest. “The moment when I will get married, I’ll will give away this bicycle to my young brother and look for something else. I would not like to lose my wife to another man.” When I asked him why he thinks like that, and yet he is not even married. He looked at me, smiled then replied; “I will not have strength left for her as I cycle from dawn to dusk. The moment I enter into my house, I only think of taking a bath, eating and sleeping. Cycling the whole day, is nobody’s joke, at night I sleep like a log. This is not what a new young bride wants for a man or is it? I will not have time for my wife unless I quit the boda boda business”.

When you looked around to all, you’ll see this operators, their muscles bulged as they peddled through the streets. You feel sympathy for the hard working men and only wish they could get something different to do to earn a living. This business is feted with a lot of hazard, besides health the bicycle operators are risking their lives every moment as they are hit and injured or even killed by the speeding motorists.

Matatus on way out

Talking to some PSV matatu owners, one of them said, “I want to sell my matatu and buy lots of boda boda. That is the way I can survive in the future.” He continued, “Ah you see madam, I used to make a lot of money transporting people around town but now this is no more.”

Another PSV motorist with dreams confided to me that he plans to dis-invest in matatu then acquire several bicycles. “I want to expand my business by buying ten bicycles and I want each bicycle to give me five dollars a day” he said.

The reason why many people own bicycles and some dream of buying more in Kenya may be because cycling is open road, besides, there no rules for cyclists.

Kisumu Ndogo

June 25th, 2010, 11:41 PM

Great Article.^^

Kisumu Ndogo

June 25th, 2010, 11:52 PM

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Kisumu Ndogo

June 26th, 2010, 12:05 AM

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Fish Joint by Lakeside.

Kisumu Ndogo

June 26th, 2010, 01:51 AM

The New Le Savanna Country Hotel and Lodge -Kisumu

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Overview

L e Savanna Country Hotel and Lodge is a striking piece of architectural design with its cutting edge appeal - the first that dared to be a different in Kisumu, home to 200 NGO offices and Kenyas third city, the only UN appointed Millennium city in Africa, The hotel is nestled in Kisumu Town, between the middle class residential estates of USAID and Robert Ouko Estate.

At Le Savanna Country Hotel and Lodge our professional and friendly staff are dedicated to excellence to ensure a memorable experience.
Le Savanna is 7 minutes away from the airport, and 5 minutes away from the main highstreet, where the multiple shopping options are yours to enjoy and explore. It an ideal hotel in an ideal location-safe, homely and cool that guarantees superior hotel service. Here we are mindful of the environment and use solar energy to generate all our energy needs.
The hotel has 18 air conditioned rooms and a fabulous terrace from which you can wine and dine allowing you to absorb the tranquillity of the tropical setting. Our 1st floor balconies offer a stunning view of Lake Victoria and tropical sunset.

Our amenities

Convenient location, safe and secure with ample parking
18 air conditioned en-suite rooms fitted with complimentary high-speed wireless internet
Satellite TV in all the rooms
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
24 hour security
Telephone
The Henrietta Place Restaurant offering an a la carte menu with a 75 seating capacity.
Conference facility
Located in Kisumu

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timo9

June 28th, 2010, 06:43 PM

interesting city, thanks guys for sharing

Mintali

July 7th, 2010, 12:03 PM

men Kenya is a great place to be

Janam2000

July 8th, 2010, 08:07 AM

men Kenya is a great place to be

great easy going and quite place, its a nice place for business.

Kisumu Ndogo

August 9th, 2010, 04:10 PM

interesting city, thanks guys for sharing

Thanks; Mintali, Janam2000 & timo9, guyz are welcome.^^

Kisumu Ndogo

August 9th, 2010, 04:17 PM

Kisumu at a Distance

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Kisumu Museum

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Kisumu Ndogo

September 8th, 2010, 11:55 PM

Hotel in Kisumu

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Kisumu Ndogo

September 9th, 2010, 12:13 AM

U.S. Army Medical Research Unit - Improving malaria diagnostics, Kisumu, Kenya

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Kisumu Day-High
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Kisumu
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Kenguy

October 24th, 2010, 02:34 PM

@ Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's mausoleum.

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by Rienye-flickr.

Kisumu Ndogo

October 26th, 2010, 06:11 PM

Kenguy this mausoleum is in Bondo(L. Jaramogi's Odinga's Rural Home), Siaya District.

More Kisumu..

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Kisumu Ndogo

October 26th, 2010, 06:18 PM

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Kisumu council goes green on street lighting

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The mainstreet in Kisumu. The town has unexplored attractions. Photo/JACKSON BIKO

By NATION CORRESPONDENT
Posted Thursday, October 28 2010 at 17:00

Kisumu council is embracing the renewable energy concept by installing a hybrid of solar-wind street lights to reduce dependence on the national electricity grid.

Bluesea Energy Ltd said it has been contracted by the local authority in western Kenya to do the job worth about Sh600 million from Kenyatta Grounds to State House among other areas.

“Lights using power from wind and solar energy sources are already being put up from Kenyatta Grounds to State House. In absence of one source of power, there is a back up,” said the firm’s chief executive John Majiwa.

He said the lights are also to be installed along Olang Road with the adjacent locations among them peri-urban set up.

Mr Majiwa said the local authority wants to use wind and solar instead of power from the national grid, which becomes more expensive when the cost of crude oil and refined fuel escalates.

He said the two megawatts wind farm being developed by Bluesea for Kapchet Tea Factory in Kericho at a cost of Sh230.4 million is expected to be operational within three months.

Kisumu Ndogo

January 5th, 2011, 04:49 PM

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Kisumu Ndogo

January 5th, 2011, 04:59 PM

Impala Sanctuary - Kisumu

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rabutjak'aluo

January 6th, 2011, 06:56 PM

part of kisumu industrial area-cbd-kisumu needs some upgrading

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boda boda ride kisumu

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Kisumu Ndogo

January 8th, 2011, 11:33 PM

part of kisumu industrial area-cbd-kisumu needs some upgrading

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Great video. I noticed United Millers on the Clip, they have been very instrumental in the recent growth of Kisumu perhaps more than any other private entity that I can mention hopefully the hotel industry, other giant grain millers, government and Agrochemicals firms + the redundant LBDA that has been slambering for eons regrettably are watching.

Kisumu Ndogo

February 9th, 2011, 06:49 PM

Some general Projects at for Kisumu - Muhoroni (2008 - 2009) by skylarkkenya

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Proposed Church for K.P.C –Kisumu Builder’s works only.(In Progress).

Renovation to Physiotherapy and Paediatric ward Hospital, Kisumu.(on Completion).

Care Kenya offices renovation (completed).

Banking Hall and Office CT- SCAN UNIT for New Nyanza General Hospital (Completed).

Renovation to Agakhan Mortuary/Incinerator-Kisumu (Completed).

New Roof to Giro Commercial Bank. – Kisumu Branch (Compfor Cent Sacco –Kisumu. leted).

Renovations to Agakhan Guest House – Kisumu. (Completed).

Road Works at Muhoroni Sub station for Afcons Africa. (Completed).

Renovations to Fidelity Insurance Company – Kisumu.(Completed).

Stone Pitching at Muhoroni sub-station for Kinden Corporation (Completed).

Renovations to 4No. Flats–Mayfair Holdings.-Kisumu (Completed).

Agakhan Pharmacy, Laboratory and Ward Renovations as well as modifications to Nursing Station. (Completed).

Show room for Kingsway Tyres Centre–Kisumu Branch– (Completed).

Source: (http://skylarkkenya.com/projects.php)

musiccity

February 9th, 2011, 09:33 PM

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rabutjak'aluo

February 24th, 2011, 08:39 AM

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rabutjak'aluo

February 24th, 2011, 08:58 AM

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rabutjak'aluo

February 24th, 2011, 09:12 AM

older view of kisumu from riat hills-upcoming suburb-alot of real estate construction.

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Mwafrika

February 24th, 2011, 01:55 PM

Spot the difference.... which is the latest pic??

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Kisumu Ndogo

February 25th, 2011, 01:27 AM

Spot the difference.... which is the latest pic??

1st one is latest. There are changes esp' the on the pavement looks like the vibanda's have eaten some greens and the two Buildings with(Blue roof) beside the Telko.. towers.

Another latest same street(Jommo Kenyatta) shot.

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JARIBU

March 10th, 2011, 04:42 AM

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JARIBU

March 11th, 2011, 05:54 AM

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JARIBU

March 14th, 2011, 05:10 AM

Here are two videos taken 11 years apart of the same places.

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Kenguy

July 3rd, 2011, 05:18 PM

City council offices.

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ernestombayo7

July 3rd, 2011, 06:27 PM

Here are two videos taken 11 years apart of the same places.

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I love your music! It reminds me soo much of Kenya and in Particular kisumu and the journey to shags with my dad.

Mkenyasili

July 24th, 2011, 09:00 PM

Kisumu Ndogo

August 14th, 2011, 10:27 PM

Kisumu City can do better than this the govorner has a huge task ahead. The CBD needs modern structures, wide and well-maintained roads, sidewalks and all that a modern city has. I too agree that the motorbikes should go.

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Jumuiya Resort - Kisumu

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JARIBU

August 16th, 2011, 06:46 PM

Over-priced and and no air conditioning in the rooms.
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Jumuiya Resort - Kisumu

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Malaika254

August 16th, 2011, 07:53 PM

No air-conditioning in Kisumu is a big dissapointment.

Kisumu Ndogo

August 17th, 2011, 04:37 AM

Over-priced and and no air conditioning in the rooms.

Seems like a downgrade(with all the humidity), not sure if the the guest house status(low budget temp 'SOHO') that makes it act as primarily a transiting accomodation been the factor.

About: Jumuia Guest House Kisumu

Location
It is situated centrally in the heart of the city’s central business district, a few kilometers from Kisumu Airport.

Services
Jumuia Kisumu offers the discerning corporate and leisure traveler a relaxed, comfortable environment with emphasis on quality and services. The resort offers the business executive and the leisure traveler convenient access to the major business centers in Nyanza Province, and is positioned to provide personal, unobtrusive service

FACILITIES
Conference Rooms 4 with a seating total capacity of 500
Guest Rooms Total 65

35 Twin Rooms
30 Doubles
5 Penthouses
Accomodation & Catering The guest house has 65 rooms and can accommodate 130 people. The resort’s restaurant serves buffet meals at lunch and dinner and a light meal menu is served to the terrace guests.

Total Room Occupancy: 110 and Swimming Pool: 1 Olympic size pool.
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JARIBU

August 17th, 2011, 05:27 AM

Some designations in Kenya confound me. There is no way I can refer to this establishment as a resort and it's bigger than most guest houses. In the US it would qualify as a hotel. The rooms are actually very spacious: at least the one I was in, which was a corner room. The bed was comfortable. The one thing I fault many hotels in Kenya for is the poorly designed bathrooms. This one was no different from the others who have failed in this category. But I have to give it to them for having plenty of hot water. The location is not the best either. One gets the impression - from the brochure - that it's by the lake. You cannot see the lake even from the roof top. There was loud music coming from a nearby club into the wee hours on the night I spent there. Opening the window was out of the question, not only because of the noise but also from the smoke from burning trash. The breakfast was good with plenty to chose from. The staff was for the most part aloof; this part was somewhat unique to this place. All the other places I stayed in the employees were exceptionally friendly. So, would I stay there again? NO. An air conditioner would have gone a long way instead of a fan.

Seems like a downgrade(with all the humidity), not sure if the the guest house status(low budget temp 'SOHO') that makes it act as primarily a transiting accomodation been the factor.