Kisumu city next big thing.

If the projections made by the UN and World bank were anything to go by, then more than 65% of the Kenyan population will be residing in cities. This begs the question, are the towns expanding towards this course? Kenya is by far one of the most developed states in the sub saharan Africa, this is evidently seen in the infrastructure that has been put in place and those currently underway. Many factors come into play in order to woo foreign investors and it all boils down to the amenities our cities offer such as good health, good IT systems etc. Its quite commendable that our economy has improved since independence and still theres so much in the offing. I took a brief walk in my city Kisumu, one of the Kenyan three major cities and the progress being made is overwhelming. I think the county govt is in the right track towards achieving vision 2030. I've been to several other major towns and the same prospects are reflected. For instance Eldoret is fast growing and you would be surprised if you visited the city after just a few months absence. Nakuru has been named the fastest developing city in Africa thanks to the vibrant real estate sector, tourism and hospitality. Kakamega has not been left behind either, even though it is grappling with inadequate housing the town has grown economically since the establishment of Masinde Muliro University. The list of cities doing well is endless but i'd love to talk more about Kisumu. This is kenya's third largest city by population just a ahead of Nakuru and Eldoret and located along the shores of  lake victoria locally called nam lolwe. The Kakamega Ksm road is in a sorry state thanks to the countles number of diversions you have to tolerate. The road construction company seem a bit slow but the work is exemplary judging from the few stretches of tarmac already completed. Upon reaching the town you are greeted by the kondele flyover along the Nyamasaria- Kisumu-Kisian bypass. The road project starts at Nyamasaria, some
4.4km from the roundabout and proceeds
towards Busia via the proposed Kisumu Bypass
to end at the Kisian junction. This is worth noting because only Mombasa and Nairobi cities exhibit such complex road networks. The highway should ease jams and congestion in Kisumu which has become a daily menace. The project joins up with the Kericho-Ksm highway and the Ksm -Busia highway as well. Upon completion it will come in handy for those travelling in haste with no need to branch in the city especially transit trucks. Further into the CBD the city is expiriencing massive infrastructural developments of commercial buildings. The Tuff foam and west end  mall are just but some of the new investnents. The Ghalib Tejpar mall under construction will host uchumi supermarket,  woolworths, sarova among other notable brands. Dont forget though that Ksm boasts Mega city which hosts the largest branch of Nakumatt in the region. At the very heart of the CBD, university of Nairobi is constructing a 17 storey skyscrapper that would create more space for the ever growing demand, the skyscrapper will flaunt a majestic Kisimu skyline. It will easily be the tallest structure in the city once completed. New banks have encroached into the city most recent entries being the I&M bank and Equatorial commercial bank and other micro finance institutions. Healthwise the former Provincial Hospital has been elevated to a teaching and referral hoapital and will therefore offer more technical medical services as well as training programmes for students. Kisumu has in the past relied on the services of Agha Khan, Jalaram and many other hospitals and clinics that dot the city, but things only got better with the establishment of Avenue hospital, which has offerred stellar medical services in Nairobi and Eldoret and gained good reputation, the hospital is strategically located along oginga odinga highway.
There is so much anticipation that hospitals of such calibre will soon flood the city. Away from health and to transport, and to be specific the airport. Kisumu International airport is the third busiest in Kenya,  and is yet to launch direct international flights. It mostly handles domestic passenger and freight services and as if thats not enough the airport is still being expanded in order to  accomodate larger planes. The key players include KQ, fly 540, jambo jet amongt others. The real estate in Kisumu is picking up momentum, not really the best but arguaby one of the best in Kenya. Ascending down the to the city from Kakamega the RIAT hills estates flaunt unmatched sophiatication in modern architecture. Investors are tapping into the growing urban population. Many real estate companies are targeting the average Kenyan by offering vast varieties of housing that would suit all, especially home afrika who are constructing the lake view heights. Villa care and Ounga commercial have also made their presence felt in the city. The united millers have built the united oasis that will to some extent accomodate a significant city population. The future looks promising for the people of Kisumu and Kenyans at large.