Kisumu County government will promote local culture by spearheading the revival of cultural heritage through exposure, training and facilitation.
Together with Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori counties, Kisumu hosted a successful cultural event that became a hallmark of the county’s talent display. This event will be rotated in the four counties.
In another development, the county signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenyatta International Convention Centre for the promotion of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition/Events) tourism in June 15, 2015.
“Though the national government progresses are slow, we believe that MICE will pick up to become one of the largest employer of the youth,” said Ranguma while addressing journalists.
MICE tourism is about economic development and promotes professional and business development as well as empowering communities in terms of economic enhancement and exposure.
The memorandum is expected to benefit the county through construction of a Convention Centre and promoting more meetings and conferences in Kisumu.
Besides, through the annual Miss Tourism contests that have been organised, the crowned beauty has been the county’s tourism ambassador, presenting and promoting the county’s tourism agenda at various platforms.