Kisumu County Convenes Stakeholders Workshop to Strengthen Food Systems Financing

The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), today brought together key stakeholders for a multi-stakeholder workshop focused on strengthening food systems planning, coordination, and investment. Held at the Sunset Hotel in Kisumu, the workshop centered on applying the Tracking Financial Flows to Food Systems (3FS) methodology to
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Transforming Grief into Hope: Kisumu Opens Baby Pendo Park and Launches New Eco-Friendly Walkways

By: Sharon Achieng, Merolin Julian & Owili Egline In a deeply moving double milestone for urban renewal, residents gathered for the official opening of the Baby Pendo Botanical Park and the groundbreaking of Phase 3A of the Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) project. The ceremonies were presided over by Charles Hinga Mwaura (Wahinya), Principal Secretary for the
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Kisumu County Partners with AgriFoSe to Bridge Extension Gaps

The County Government of Kisumu is adopting digital agriculture and youth-led agribusiness models to counter a severe personnel shortage, where the extension officer-to-farmer ratio stands at a stark 1:1800 and not 1:1400 as desired While opening a two-day capacity-building workshop for county extension workers, the Chief Officer Mr. Erick Omondi Ogallo applauded AgriFoSe for organizing
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Kisumu County Reviews the 2023-2027 Food Systems Strategy to Boost Local Production

The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with Maseno University, convened a three-day workshop at the Wigot Gardens Hotel to review the Kisumu County Food Systems Strategy (2023–2027). The workshop brought together technical experts from various disciplines to evaluate the achievements, identify operational gaps, and address challenges encountered during the implementation of the county’s inaugural
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Kisumu Honors Veterans and Charts Future for Agriculture and Blue Economy in a Review Workshop

The curtains came down on a transformative three-day departmental review meeting held at Distinction Gardens in Siaya County, where the Kisumu County Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Blue Economy gathered to reflect on sectorial legacy and future growth. Hosted by the Fisheries Directorate, the forum brought together active officers from across eight sub-counties and
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East African Solidarity Shines as EALASCA Games Conclude in Mombasa

By: Emily Mikwa The coastal city of Mombasa was transformed into a vibrant hub of regional unity as the East Africa Local Authorities Sports and Cultural Association (EALASCA) Games officially commenced on May 3rd, 2026. The event kicked off with a colorful and spirited opening procession that wound through the heart of the city. Beginning
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Youth Innovations Set to Transform Kisumu Blue Economy

By: Emily Mikwa The County Government of Kisumu has today marked a significant milestone in regional economic development following the graduation of 18 young entrepreneurs at the Acacia Premier Hotel. These graduates, who have transitioned from trainees to owners of formal, revenue-generating companies, completed an intensive incubation program designed to bridge the gap between academic
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The Kisumu VicinAqua Hatchery Leads the Way in Sustainable Aqua Agriculture Transformation

By: Emily Mikwa The County Directorate of Fisheries and Blue Economy today hosted a milestone Open Day at the VicinAqua Hatchery, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to champion the theme of creating awareness and disseminating integrated aqua-agriculture practices. The event, held today marked a significant step in Kisumu’s journey toward food security and
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Nurturing the Future of Food Security through 4K Club

By: Emily Mikwa The landscape of agriculture in our schools is set for a vibrant transformation following high-level consultative talks between the County Department of Agriculture and officials from the State Departments of Agriculture and Children Services. These discussions centered on a strategic revival of 4K Clubs across the county, a move designed to instill
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