Governor Professor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o is the current governor for Kisumu County where he has been implementing various development projects, including infrastructure development, health, and education programs. He is a respected leader who has championed social justice, democracy, and good governance in Kenya.

Prof. Nyong'o holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Chicago and has a wealth of experience in academia, public service, and advocacy. He has served as a Member of Parliament for Kisumu Rural, Minister for Planning and National Development, Minister for Medical Services, and Senator for Kisumu County.

As a minister for medical services, he reformed KEMSA from being an agency to Authority independent from political interference and getting funding directly from the treasury. He also transformed NHIF from a Hospital Fund into National Health Insurance Fund to provide universal healthcare to Kenyans. Together with Charity Ngilu in 2004, they initiated a process to provide Kenyans with universal health coverage.