Pictures Contributed by Residents of Kisumu

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The most well known landmark of former Kisumu Residents

Kisumu Clock Tower 

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Many former residents may not recognise this picture as there are several new buildings visible. But look closely towards the top middle part of the picture on the right of the tall building and you will see the Kisumu Clock Tower.

(Courtesy: Jackline Kitoto- Kisumu) 

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An old photograph  of Bank of Baroda 

(Courtesy: Dhanjibhai Tanna, London)  

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An old photograph of Kisumu Town Hall

(Cortesy- Dhanjibhai Tanna, London)    

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MV Nyanza (built around 1920)  on Lake Victoria- Kisumu

(Courtesy- Eric Schoute, Kisumu)

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Closer view of MV Nyanza

(Courtesy- Eric Schoute, Kisumu)

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On deck of MV Nyanza

(Courtesy- Eric Schoute,Kisumu)

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Items made from Soap Stone in Kisumu 

 

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Unforgettable sunset as viewed from Hippo Point. You may be able to see some hippos in the lake!                                                   

(Courtesy- Eric Schoute, Kisumu)

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Kisumu children at the pier

(Courtesy- www.hetnet.nl)   

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The picture looks is taken from the car wash down from Oginga Odinga Road towards the airport. The building is the silo complex of the Kenya Produce and Cereals Board near the airport.

 

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Picture taken  from the Municipal Pier towards the Kenya Pipeline, you can actually see the tanks in the distance. 

 

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More ships blocked  by hyacinth   

 

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Hotel Royale (formerly New Kisumu Hotel?)

 

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Another ship blocked by hyacinth 

                                                   

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