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MASENO UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION

KISUMU COUNTY AND THE UNIVERSITY

Kisumu County supports the fishing and fish processing industry, the county’s main eco-
nomic activity. Opportunities exist in further developing this sector for local
Kisumu County is one of the 47 new devolved counties of Kenya. It has a and export markets.
population of 968,909 and a land area of 2085.9 km². With attractions such as the Kisumu Museum, the Impala sanctuary, the
The County neighbours Siaya County to the West, Vihiga County to the Hippo Point, Kit Mikayi rock formation, the Equator and others, Kisumu is
North, Nandi County to the North East, Kericho County to the East, Nyam - a popular tourist destination.
ira County to the South and Homa Bay County is to the South West. It has Kisumu County is home to Maseno town, where Maseno University main
a shoreline on Lake Victoria, occupying northern, western and a part of the campus is located. The University is the largest contributor to the economy
southern shores of the Winam Gulf. of Maseno Town since Maseno University students spend most of their
The County is mostly known for its association with Lake Victoria, the larg - allowances purchasing food, entertainment, other basic life services like
est lake in Africa and the second largest fresh water lake in the world. The hairdressing, and paying rents in Maseno town and Kisumu City.
lake contributes a very large part to the economy of the county since it

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