By Duncan Amon
Kisumu City has taken a major step towards becoming a smarter and safer city with the commissioning of a new Traffic Lights and CCTV Management System. The system, handed over to the Kisumu City Department by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), is expected to streamline vehicle movement, reduce congestion, and minimise accidents.
The project, part of the city’s efforts to modernise its urban systems, includes the installation of traffic control lights at key intersections, including Kisumu Boys, Patel Flats, and Kondele junctions, as well as an integrated CCTV surveillance system. The CCTV system will strengthen law enforcement, enhance emergency response, and deter criminal activities.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o emphasised the importance of collaboration between national and county institutions in building a safer and smarter urban environment. “This is a major step forward in the modernisation of Kisumu’s urban systems,” he said, adding that the city will stop at nothing to become a SMART City.
KeNHA Director General, Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli, in his remarks, highlighted the benefits of the project, including smoother traffic flow, reduced congestion, and improved safety for pedestrians and road users. He also thanked the County Government of Kisumu for its collaboration and support in delivering the project, which is part of the broader Kisumu Boys–Mamboleo (A1) Dual Carriageway Project.
The system is expected to be operational 24/7, with the City Department responsible for its management and maintenance. The investment is seen as a significant step towards making Kisumu a more efficient and safer city, and is expected to support the city’s growth as a commercial, transport, and tourism hub in the Lake Region.
