Kisumu Multi- Sectoral Expertise Tapped as Changemakers in Fight Against NCDs

By: Emily Mikwa A five-day workshop today commenced at the Sunset Hotel in Kisumu from November 17th to 21st, equipping local delivery agents with skills to implement the ambitious four-year Changemaker Project. The goal was to enable them to effectively implement and monitor sustainable health modules and urban farming initiatives in schools and communities.The Changemaker
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5,900 Improved Chicks Bolster Kisumu Farmers’ Livelihoods

BY: Emily Mikwa A significant boost to poultry farming in Kisumu as 5,900 day-old improved Kienyeji/Kenbroo chicks were distributed to smallholder farmers in Kisumu County. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the State Department for Livestock and the County Government of Kisumu. The distribution, which saw farmer groups receive 150, 200, or 300 birds
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80th Makerere  Guild Emerge Winners

BY: Agwanda Saye The 2025 Makerere Guild League Season 3 came to an end in Kisumu with 80th Makere Guild emerging overall winners  and  83rd Makerere being runners-up at Moi Stadium, Kisumu. Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o speaking while awarding the winners said that  the visit by the Makerere Guild League to Kisumu  is an important
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Makerere University Guild League in Kisumu

By: Agwanda Saye The Makerere University Guild League team led by their Chairperson Katumba Salim and the 91st Guild President, Ssentamu Churchill James is in Kisumu County through the shared partnership, centered on sports, youth engagement and cultural exchange. Speaking while receiving the group in his office,Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o said that together they were
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Governor Nyong’o Pledges Sustained Support for Intellectual Sports in Kisumu

By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting intellectual sports, such as chess. Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 Victoria East Africa Under 21 Chess Tournament in Kisumu, Nyong’o expressed pride in supporting such events. He promised to ensure the tournament’s annual
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$40 Million Pharmaceutical Plant to Boost Great Lakes Region’s Drug Supply

By: Agwanda Saye Med Aditus is partnering with the Kisumu County Government and the Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) to establish a $40 million pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This facility will produce subsidized, high-quality drugs for the Great Lakes Region and beyond. Located next to the Great Lakes University, the manufacturing facility aims for an
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Kisumu County Hands Over Ogal and Asat Beach Fish Landing Sites for Major Facelift

By: Emily Mikwa The fish landing sites at Ogal Beach and Asat Beach in Kisumu County have been officially handed over to the contractors, marking the imminent start of a major infrastructural upgrade. The handover ceremony allows the consultant to mobilize resources and kick-start projects aimed at commercializing fishing and enhancing livelihoods for the fisherfolk.
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Governor Nyong’o Meets Privatization Commission Team to Unlock Assets Value

By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o met a team from the Privatization Commission, led by their Chairman, Dr. Edward N. Kobuthi. Governor Nyong’o stated that they had productive discussions on how Kisumu can unlock the value of public assets through their transparent and responsible privatisation. The core focus is to ensure that
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Kisumu County Launches Strategy to Boost Revenue and Accountability

By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu City Manager Michael Abala Wanga, together with CECM for Finance George Okong’o and Dr. Charles K’onyango of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning, and Urban Development, launched Kisumu County’s Revenue Optimization Strategy in Maseno. The framework focuses on improving efficiency, accountability, and the use of technology in revenue collection. Key measures include: property
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