In a major move to enhance urban management, service delivery, and revenue collection, Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has transferred key county government functions to the Kisumu City Board, effectively making the city semi-autonomous.
This transition, effective 1st April 2024, covers 20 critical urban functions, including:
Refuse collection and solid waste management
Water and sanitation services
Construction and maintenance of urban roads, drainage, walkways, and recreational parks
Street lighting, traffic controls, parking facilities, and public transport infrastructure
Regulation of markets, abattoirs, outdoor advertising, and city plans
Firefighting, emergency preparedness, disaster management, and cultural activities
Pollution control and other delegated municipal responsibilities
The Governor has also appointed the City Manager as the Receiver of Revenue for key streams across Kisumu’s 14 wards, including land rates, business permits, building plan approvals, and outdoor advertising.
The move aims to streamline urban governance, improve efficiency, and boost Kisumu’s growth as a modern, well-managed city.