Construction of the 26 Km promenade along Lake Victoria in Kisumu County is set kick off. Kisumu Lakefront Development (KLDC) Chairman Edward Ouko confirmed the report during his tour of the Kisumu waterfront site together with investors to monitor the situation ahead of the project launch.
The promenade is aimed at opening the shorelines for Marine Tourism, Golf course, Terraces, Hotels, Pathways to Resorts, among others to help boost the Economy in Western Kenya. It will stretch from Camp David to Dunga beach and will open up the lakefront for development.
It will be used to walk along the lake, cycling and regulated driving to showcase the beauty of the lake and its economic benefits to attract investments. According to Mr Ouko, the corporation has received Sh 25 million seed fund from the county government of Kisumu to start the project.
Mapped projects
In addition, Ouko said KLDC has already mapped out a number of projects to be undertaken in efforts to develop the Kisumu lakefront to world class standards. Among the projects lined up is a marina at Dunga where land is being sought for construction of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers facing the lake.
Others include a harbor where large passenger vessels and boats will dock, an ecotourism area around Hippo point, fish landing sites and fish processing plants, an 18-hole professional golf course, a public beach and a port. The Port of Kisumu has already been refurbished by the national government at a cost of Sh 3 billion and is expected to be launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta soon.
The corporation, he added has also demarcated designated areas for luxury hotels along the lakefront. Sunset Hotel and the Nyanza Yatch Club are among those who expressed great interest considering the view of the lake scenery that is experienced.
