Kisumu Eyes KSh 13 Trillion in Deals at 2025 Investment Summit
Kisumu, Kenya – June 2025
Kisumu County is preparing to host its Second Business Ecosystem Summit from August 6–8, 2025, aiming to attract over KSh 13 trillion in investments across key economic sectors.
Strategic Growth Areas
- Agriculture and Agro-processing
- Blue Economy and Port Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy and Green Tech
- Tourism and Real Estate
- Manufacturing and ICT
Infrastructure Already Underway
Projects driving this momentum include:
- New airport control tower (completion by May 2025)
- LV Marina: A Sh120 billion real estate development on Lake Victoria
- Roads, markets, Huduma centers and digital innovation hubs
Deals from the First Summit
The 2023 summit led to over a dozen partnerships including:
- Drone logistics by SkyCat
- Pharmaceutical plant by Med Aditus
- Housing deals with LAPFUND
- Hotels, mobile assembly plants, water ATMs
Governor Nyong’o's Vision
Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has reiterated his vision to make Kisumu the region’s investment capital by promoting:
- SMEs and local entrepreneurship
- Cross-border trade with Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania
- Climate-smart development
- Incentives for diaspora investors
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sept 2023 | 1st Business Ecosystem Summit |
| May 2025 | Airport control tower completion |
| Aug 6–8, 2025 | 2nd Business Ecosystem Summit (Target: Sh13 Trillion Deals) |
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