Kisumu City is believed to be one of the oldest settlements in Kenya with historical records indicating that Kisumu was dominated by diverse communities at different times long before Europeans arrived.

See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Kisumu. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider …

Oct 18, 2025 · Kisumu, town, capital of Nyanza province, Kenya, lying on the northeastern shore of Lake Victoria. It is the commercial, industrial, and transportation centre of western Kenya, serving a …

The Kisumu City Board plays a pivotal role in shaping the present and future of Kisumu as a thriving urban center. As the governing body overseeing the city’s strategic direction, the Board ensures …

Sep 18, 2025 · Like most Kenyan cities, Kisumu is both ancient and recent — a place of barter long before it became a town, and a stage of betrayal long after it became a city. Today, it is remembered …

Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya; located on a bay on the eastern shore of Lake Victoria at an altitude of 1,131 m (3,711 ft). It is the headquarters of Kisumu County and after Kampala, the second …

Jun 14, 2025 · The bustling lakeside city of Kisumu is calling. Check out this article with details about the best places to visit in Kisumu, Kenya.

Mar 4, 2023 · Kisumu is the third largest city in Kenya, after the capital city, Nairobi and the coastal city of Mombasa. Kisumu is derived from the Dholuo word sumo, which means to barter trade.

It has a population of just over a million. This means that it is the third largest city in Kenya after Mombasa and the capital Nairobi. [3][4] Kisumu was founded in 1901 as the main terminal of the …

Dec 27, 2024 · Kisumu, also known as the lake side city is a city in Kenya that is a popular travel destination. It offers beautiful views of Lake Victoria as well as rich history. In this article, we will look …