Kisumu Governor Professor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has received a top United Nations (UN) award.
The Governor received an Excellence in Leadership Award from Project One United Nations, for establishing an outstanding economic development initiative to establish Kisumu City as a commercial hub within the East and Central African States.
“This Morning I received an excellence in Leadership Award from Project One @UN for establishing and outstanding economic development initiative to establish Kisumu City as a commercial hub within the East and Central African States,” the governor announced via his official twitter page on Thursday.
The Award recognises exemplary individuals, organisations and corporations who have dedicated their time and resources to support the work of the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The governor is serving his first term after beating former Governor Jack Ranguma during the 2017general elections.
He previously served as Senator before being elected Governor.
Professor Nyong’o has been instrumental in the formation of the Lake Region Economic Block (LREB), aimed at enhancing development in the region.
The 14 Counties that form LREB are Kisumu, Siaya, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Kericho and Bomet.
Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya is LREB’s summit Chairman.