By Kepher Otieno - Reporter
Kenya, 1 July 2026 - Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o says the county's new KSh 524 million assembly complex will be ready for commissioning in September, marking a major milestone in one of his flagship infrastructure projects.
The governor made the announcement after inspecting the ultra-modern facility alongside senior county officials led by Finance Executive George Okongo.
The delegation was accompanied by Kisumu County Assembly Speaker Elisha Oraro, who said construction was now 80 per cent complete and remained on schedule for completion within the next two months.
"I am looking forward to opening it in September this year," Nyong'o said after touring the site near Tom Mboya Labour College.
The project has become one of the governor's most ambitious public investments and is expected to redefine the county's legislative infrastructure.
Nyong'o described the building as one of the defining legacy projects of his administration.
Oraro assured the governor that the remaining works would be completed by September.
"The project is now 80 per cent complete. We are confident it will be ready for occupation in September," he said.
The new complex has been designed to accommodate the county's expanding legislative and administrative functions.
It will house modern offices for Members of the County Assembly and assembly staff. It will also include committee rooms, a fully equipped debating chamber, a media centre, a restaurant and a health club.
A multi-purpose hall with a seating capacity of about 300 people has also been incorporated into the design.
The facility will be supported by standby generators capable of powering the entire building throughout prolonged electricity outages.
County officials say the investment is intended to improve the efficiency of legislative operations while providing a modern working environment for elected leaders and staff.
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The project has, however, faced significant implementation challenges.
Construction changed hands several times after three previous contractors failed to meet delivery timelines and quality standards required under the architectural design.
The county subsequently terminated the contracts and appointed a Chinese contractor to complete the remaining works.
Nyong'o praised the current contractor for accelerating construction and restoring confidence in the project.
"We have finally found a contractor capable of delivering the quality that was envisaged in the original design," the governor said.
He said the progress demonstrated prudent utilisation of public resources and justified the county's investment.
"I am satisfied that we are now getting value for the money invested in this project," he added.
The assembly complex forms part of a broader infrastructure programme pursued by Nyong'o's administration, which has invested heavily in roads, markets, healthcare facilities and urban renewal projects aimed at transforming Kisumu into a regional commercial hub.
Completion of the assembly is expected to provide the county legislature with permanent, purpose-built facilities while reducing operational constraints associated with ageing infrastructure.
For Nyong'o, whose second and final term is drawing towards its conclusion, the project represents more than a government office block.
It is intended to stand as a lasting symbol of his administration's investment in public institutions and modern governance.