Land scarcity, huge population halt Kisii town's expansion

Kisii Governor Simba Arati. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

And now, alarmed by the prospects of the problem turning into a crisis as demand for commercial spaces soars, Arati's administration is working on an ambitious plan to solve the issue.

Dubbed "The Urban Economic Plan", the plan is pegged on the need to ensure there is proper planning for the region's urban growth and provide a framework for expansion that will be in place for the next 20 years.

It has cost taxpayers Sh20 million to create the plan but is expected to find a lasting solution to the woes that Kisii town is facing in its bid to be a major commercial hub for the region.