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Location: The County borders Vihiga to the North, Nandi County to the North East, Kericho County to the East, Nyamira to the South, Homa Bay to the South West and Siaya to the West.
Area (Km 2): 2, 085.9 Km 2
Climate/Weather: Has an annual relief rainfall between 1200 mm and 1300 mm with a mean annual temperature of 23. 0C and ranges between 20 0C and 35 0C.
Road Network: Data Not Available
Key National Monument(s): None
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POPULATION
Population: 968,909, (Male – 48.9 %, Female – 51.1 %)
Population Density: 465 people per Km 2
National Percentage: 2.5 %
Annual Growth Rate: Data Not available
Age Distribution: 0-14 years (43.5 %), 15-64 years (53.3 %), 65+ years (3.2 %)
Number of Households: 226, 719
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GOVERNMENT
County Capital: Kisumu Town (proposed)
Number of Constituencies (2010): 6 (Kisumu Town East, Kisumu Town West, Kisumu Rural, Muhoroni, Nyando and Nyakach)
Registered Voters: 336, 174
National percentage: 2.7 %
Number of Districts (2009): 3 (Kisumu East, Kisumu West and Nyando)
Number of Local Authorities (2010): 5 (Municipal Council of Kisumu, County Council of Kisumu, County Council of Nyando, County Council of Muhoroni and Town Council of Ahero)
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ECONOMICS
Poverty Rates: 45%
Age Dependency Ratio: 100: 87
Resources: Agricultural land, Fisheries, Water
Tourist Attractions: Lake Victoria, Impala Park, Kisumu Museum,
Financial Services: 25 Commercial Bank branches, 2 Mortgage Finance branches
Main Economic Activities/industries: Subsistence farming, livestock keeping, fishing, Rice farming, sugar cane farming, and small scale trading
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EDUCATION
Number of Institutions (2007): Primary (706), Secondary (173)
Primary: Enrolment (240, 538)
Teacher to Pupil Ratio: 1:51 (Public Schools)
Secondary: Enrolment (38, 813)
Teacher to Pupil Ratio: 1:30 (Public Schools)
Tertiary: 1 University, 4 Sateellite college campuses, 1 National Polytechnic, 5 Youth polytechnics, and several commercial colleges
Adult Literacy Classes: Data Not available
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HEALTH
Health Facilities: Provincial hospital (1), District Hospitals (3), Sub-District Hospitals (5), Dispensaries (53), Health Centres (6), Other (30)
Doctor to Population Ratio: Data Not Available
Infant Mortality Rates: 95/1000 (Nyanza Province 2008)
Under Five Mortality Rates: 149/1000 (Nyanza Province 2008)
Prevalent Diseases: Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Diarrhoeal diseases, Intestinal worms, Respiratory disorders
Notable Hospitals: Nyanza Provincial General Hospital, Kisumu District Hospital, Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
I cordially greet you as the Governor of Kisumu County and offer a brief description of the region's economic, social and cultural viability. As one of the emerging and distinctive counties of the republic, Kisumu has a solid industrial, agricultural and tourism potential. There is a wide scope for improvement of these potentials to improve life and I assure you that my leadership will work towards achieving this goal.
The practice of recent years suggest that economic development and ultimately improving the life of every person in the County depends on the state of its own production, from domestic & foreign investments. With regard to the latter, political stability, social harmony, supportive legislative and fiscal environment are important for investors.
Important factors for the development of this region I believe are, developed transport system, availability of modern telecommunications and enhanced security. Kisumu as a County is rich in cultural traditions and unique natural environment that attracts tourism, fresh water lake for fishing and many more. Visiting this region leaves a lasting impression.
We welcome you to this interactive website as a guest, investor as well as a business partner. God bless you all.
H.E Jack Ranguma, Governor, Kisumu County