9 FACTORS FOR THE GROWTH OF KISUMU PORT CITY IN KENYA

This is the third largest city in Kenya after Nairobi and Mombasa. The city is a focal point for road, railway and lake transport routes. It started as a small fishing settlement on the Winam Gulf.

The following are the factors that contributed to the growth of Kisumu City;

Kisumu grew as the terminus of Uganda railways. The Asian constructors settled in there and built shops to cater for African needs. This stimulated trade which led to the expansion of the town.
Kisumu grew as lake port handling the regional lake trade. It handles goods from all the East African Countries.
The high population in the surrounding areas provided the required labour force for the various industrial plants.
It was a regional headquarters for colonial administration. Currently, it is also a HQ of the Kisumu County and serves the rest of the lake region in many administrative functions.
Water for domestic and industrial use was really available in the area
It has a high rich agricultural hinterland providing food and industrial raw materials
The availability of Hydroelectric power from Uganda has enabled industries to grow and expand.
The development of industries has attracted people to the town seeking for employment