Nyamware

Nyamware is a settlement in Kenya's Nyanza Province. It is located in Nyamware South Sub Location, Kochieng West Location, Kadibo division, Nyando constituency, Kisumu county. Settlement in this place dates back to 1867. It serves as a beach along one of the tributaries of river Nyando. Fishing and Rice farming are the main economic activities in this area. Buyers come as far as Kisumu town to buy fish from traders. Some of the common fishes found in this place are omena, mbuta, tilapia, kamongo, mumi among other species. Beach management commonly referred to as BM by the locals offers administrative roles alongside area assistant chief and chief. The current chief is Mark Dero Nyadianga, an energetic and straightforward person. In the past, this place was inaccessible during rainy season, however, with the devolution, this place has a murram road from Alendu Shopping centre. With this road, Nyamware is accessible.
Adjacent to the beach sits West Kano Irrigation Scheme which stretches as far as Kabonyo and Nduru Beach. Besides fishing, rice farming and small scale vegetable farming is common in this area.
1. Gabriel Mboche Obute
2. Shadrack Omondi Sagwe
3. Ochieng Clear