At a time when the country’s tourism industry is experiencing sluggish growth amid insecurity concerns, the county government of Kisumu has put in place a raft of measures to boost its tourism sector.
From the calm shores of Lake Victoria that offer incomparable scenes to rich cultural heritage sites and magnificent wildlife resources, Kisumu County’s beauty is inexhaustible.
According to the Tourism, Trade and Heritage Executive Dr Rose Kisia, the county government is scouting for investors to grow international conference facilities to meet the ever increasing demand for conventions and exhibitions within the great lakes region.
Dr Kisia says the county government will set up a Tourism Development Fund to support organisations through investing in events, projects and marketing activity that will attract visitors to Kisumu and stimulate the tourism industry.
The county government will also be organising investment conferences-potential investments in tourism sector will finance infrastructure developments and support in the establishment of wildlife, sporting and cultural activities to enhance tourism experience.
The tourism executive in the country is optimistic that these interventions will bear fruit both in the short and long run and that Kisumu will be a serious tourist destination in the region.