Improving living conditions in Kisumu

Kenya’s urban population is growing rapidly at the rate of 4% per year. The urban population represents almost 39% of the country’s total population, a figure expected to rise to 54% by 2030. It is therefore important for the country to ensure the sustainable development of its cities. This will involve ensuring access to basic services: water, electricity, garbage disposal, transport, or social services. Kisumu, Kenya’s third largest city with approximately 800,000 residents, is situated next to Lake Victoria and is dealing with problems of unemployment, high poverty, inadequate provision of basic services, slums and a fragile environment.