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Nyong’o unveils three policies to boost Kisumu economy

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 202609 mins

Kisumu has unveiled new measures to support local businesses. The policies target traders, MSMEs and cooperatives. Officials now face the task of turning the plans into action. Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has unveiled three transformative policies aimed at empowering informal traders, scaling up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and modernising the local economy…

Kisumu rolls out policy to end roadside hawking

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202604 mins

Kisumu is moving to end roadside hawking. Vendors will be assigned spaces in designated markets. The policy aims to support small businesses, women and youth. Kisumu City County Government has moved to end roadside hawking, requiring small-scale traders to operate instead from designated spaces within modern markets. Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o announced the measure under the…