KICC to build convention centre in Kisumu

Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) managing director Fred Simiyu (left) with Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma (centre) and Kisumu county executive member for Tourism Dr Rose Kisia after signing in of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a multibillion state of the art convention centre in the county. [PHOTO: COLLINS ODUOR/STANDARD]

KENYA: Kisumu City is expected to be the next attraction for conference tourism in the country after Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the county government to construct a multi-billion state of the art convention centre similar to KICC in the area.

The MoU signed between the County Executive Member for Tourism Dr Rose Kisa and KICC Managing Director Fred Simiyu will also see KICC market tourism and investment potential in the county, training Kisumu staffs on conference tourism and funding of high level events in the area.