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Unplanned development slowing Kisii town's development plan

Kisii town's main street along the County headquarters- Daraja Mbili. The town has had buildings coming up haphazardly, leading to congestion and pollution. Plans to decongest have been delayed several issues including public land grabbing and court orders. [Eric Abuga, Standard]

Authorities are rushing against time to come up with a substantive development plan to respond to the unprecedented growth of Kisii town as land continues to shrink.

In less than 10 years, land use in the town has changed following increased economic activities due to industrial, commercial, and real estate growth. However, development control has not kept pace with the rapid growth.

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