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Facing limited space in informal settlements, Kisumu County unveiled floating football pitches on Winam Gulf on May 17, 2025—solar-powered, buoyant platforms made from recycled plastic pontoons, anchored 200m offshore. Three pitches now host youth leagues, with lifeguards, changing rooms on boats, and storm-alert systems. When land says no, the lake says *karibu*, said County Executive for Sports, Paul Ong’ondo. Over 400 youths train weekly; crime in waterfront zones dropped 44%. The World Bank featured it in its *Innovative Urban Infrastructure* report. Plans for floating basketball and volleyball courts are underway.