Ahero’s Multi-Stage Rice Mill Signals Major Economic Leap for Kisumu

By: Emily Mikwa A wave of economic transformation swept through Ahero as Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o officially commissioned a 2.5 metric tons per hour multistage rice mill. The event, held today, marked a significant milestone, hailed by the Governor not just as an investment in infrastructure but as a bold strategic investment in the farmers and
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Governor Nyong’o: Statistical Abstract is a Governance Tool, Not Just a Technical Report

BY: Agwanda Saye The Kisumu County Statistical Abstract 2024 is more than just a technical publication; it is a valuable governance tool that symbolizes a collective resolve: that every decision affecting the people must be grounded in verifiable facts, credible analysis, and reliable information. This was the statement from Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o. In
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Celebrating Culture and Cohesion: KICOSCA 2025 Games Get Underway

By: Emily Mikwa The 12th Edition of the Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural (KICOSCA) Games 2025 kicked off with pomp and color in Siaya County today. The new patron, H.E. Hon. James Orengo, flagged off the county teams for a vibrant procession from Karapul Primary School to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium. The procession was a
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Governor Nyong’o: Statistical Abstract is a Governance Tool, Not Just a Technical Report

By: Agwanda Saye The Kisumu County Statistical Abstract 2024 is more than just a technical publication; it is a valuable governance tool that symbolizes a collective resolve: that every decision affecting the people must be grounded in verifiable facts, credible analysis, and reliable information. This was the statement from Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o. In
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World Fisheries Day Sparks Major Push for Sustainable Lake Victoria

By: Emily Mikwa Kisumu County today celebrated World Fisheries Day , positioning the Blue Economy as Kenya’s “next great economic frontier.” The event, held at Kichinjio Beach, embraced the theme: “Catalysing Sustainable Fisheries and Responsible Aquaculture Action for the People, Ocean, and Climate.” The event brought on board the following key partners: Uvuvi SACCO, Aquaculture
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Kisumu Strengthens Multi-Sector Nutrition Initiative

By: Emily Mikwa The Kisumu County Government’s Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Team recently paid a courtesy call to the Principal Secretary for Gender and Children Services, CPA Caren Ageng’o, at her office in the NSSF building, Nairobi. Multi-Sectoral Nutrition (MSN) governance has been hailed as an effective mechanism to reduce undernutrition. The County Government of Kisumu, under
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Kisumu Delivery Agents Embrace Digital Tools and Innovative Urban Farming Technologies

BY: Emily Mikwa The delivery agents have successfully concluded a pivotal five day training program focused on Sustainable Health Modules and the Urban Program, marking a significant step toward integrating modern technology with innovative agricultural practices in the region. The training emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making, with participants receiving comprehensive instruction on ODK (Open
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Kisumu County Partners with North Carolina State University to Commercialize Farming

By: Emily Mikwa The County Government of Kisumu, through the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Blue Economy, today held crucial bilateral talks with representatives from North Carolina State University (NCSU), USA, to forge a partnership aimed at strengthening agricultural extension service provision in the county. The courtesy call marks the beginning of a
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Kisumu County Partners with North Carolina State University to Commercialize Farming

By: Emily Mikwa The County Government of Kisumu, through the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Blue Economy, today held crucial bilateral talks with representatives from North Carolina State University (NCSU), USA, to forge a partnership aimed at strengthening agricultural extension service provision in the county. The courtesy call marks the beginning of a
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