Kisumu Battles Disaster: Rice Crop Lost to Hailstorm While Kibuye Market Collapse Spurs County Action
Sunday, 05 October 2025
Kisumu County is grappling with the aftermath of distinct but equally devastating disasters, prompting simultaneous response and assessment efforts from the county government. A severe hailstorm has wiped out the majority of the rice harvest in Kadibo sub-county, while a recent heavy downpour caused a section of the Kibuye Market to collapse. The most severe
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US-Kisumu Collaboration Critical for Growth, Says Governor Nyong’o
Friday, 03 October 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has welcomed the recent visit to Kisumu by the United States of America Ambassador to Kenya, Susan Burns, saying his county’s collaboration with the US is critical to its development agenda. Nyong’o said the creativity economy in his county is very important, and during the meeting with
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Governor Nyong’o and UN-Habitat Sign Kshs 2.7 Billion Social Housing Upgrade for Kisumu
Friday, 03 October 2025
By: Agwanda Saye The County Government of Kisumu has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to advance their partnership for the Implementation of the New Urban Agenda (PINUA) social housing upgrading programme in Kisumu County. The initiative, which involves a concurrent investment of Kshs 2.7 billion across Nairobi
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Kisumu City Law Court Now Operational
Wednesday, 01 October 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu City Law Court has officially opened its doors for operations following the posting of a new Magistrate. Kisumu City Manager Aballa Wanga together with Kisumu Chief Magistrate Dickson Onyango said the Court’s operations marks a major milestone in the journey to deepen access to justice. The newly appointed Magistrate Valery Adhiambo
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Advancing Transparency: Kisumu County Engages Stakeholders on Legislative Frameworks
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Kisumu County Government, in collaboration with Transparency International (TI) Kenya, hosted an engagement forum today with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to discuss the status, progress, and challenges of the county’s legislative frameworks concerning Access to Information and Public Participation. Held at the Victoria Comfort Inn, the meeting brought together CSOs, including KMET, Youth Alive, CIAG,
- Published in Department of Finance and Economic Planning
Kisumu Governor Commends Progress on KISIP 2 Project
Monday, 29 September 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing works at Kibuye Market under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project 2 (KISIP 2). The Governor highlighted that traders and market-goers are pleased with the improvements, which include the reconstruction of key roads such as Thepthep- Kibuye -SDA Highway Primary –
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Governor Nyong’o Says Kisumu, Kericho Counties Border Dispute is a Thing of the Past
Monday, 29 September 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, the Governor of Kisumu County, has declared that the historical border disputes between Kisumu and Kericho counties are officially a thing of the past. To mark this achievement, he proposed the erection of a monumental plaque in Sondu. Speaking at the commemoration of the International Day of Peace in
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Kisumu County Honored for Peace-Building
Monday, 29 September 2025
By: Agwanda Saye The National Integration and Cohesion Commission (NCIC) has recognized the County Government of Kisumu for its commendable efforts in promoting peace and mitigating conflicts, both within its borders and with neighboring counties. The award was received on behalf of the County by Mr. Salmon Orimba, the CECM for the Department of Public
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Governor Nyong’o Says the Late Justice Ochieng was a Fair Judge
Sunday, 28 September 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor, Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o has eulogised the late Court of Appeal Judge Justice Fredrick Andago Ochieng as a mentor to many young lawyers and a beacon of hope for those who sought justice before him. Speaking during his burial in Menara Muhoroni Sub-County ,Nyong’o said the late was known as a
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