Excitement as Ahero becomes Town

It was song and dance in Ahero yesterday after Kisumu Governor, Professor Nyong’o officially upgraded the urban centre into a Town. Prof Nyong’o, escorted by hundreds of masked residents made a triumphant entry into the centre shortly before midday.At exactly 12.30 he cut the ribbon to open the new Ahero town administration offices before officially
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Kisumu Marks the White Cane Awareness Day

Kisumu Deputy Governor, Dr Mathew Owili joined local residents and Persons with Disability in marking the White Cane Awareness Day on Thursday.The ceremony held at the Mama Grace Onyango Social Centre, is celebrated every 15th October to commemorate the achievements of visually impaired persons. However, the celebrations came late this year due to effects of
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Thank You Mr. President

Kisumu Governor H.E Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has expressed his gratitude toH.E President Uhuru Kenyatta and the African High Commissioner for Infrastructure Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga for identifying Kisumu for major infrastructural projects that are expected to open up significant trade opportunities within the region. Addressing the press at the County Headquarters in Kisumu, the Governor
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Induction for Kisumu County Audit Comittee Members comes to a close

The three day workshop to induct the 5 member Kisumu County Audit Committee came to a close today with the Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o presiding over the closing ceremony held at Ciala Resort. The workshop organized by the National Treasury in partnership with the German Development Cooperation- GIZ sought to enlighten the members on
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County Government and Biogas International Limited Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

County Government of Kisumu, through the directorate of Environment, and Natural Resources today signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Biogas International Limited on waste management, recycling and environmental conservation. The collaboration underscores the parties shared efforts to pilot an integrated model on solid waste management, recycling and environmental protection within Ahero market, which if successful
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex Unveiled

HE President Uhuru Kenyatta accompanied by the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o today presided of the official unveiling of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex. The Complex formerly known as Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground, an iconic recreational centre within the City of Kisumu has been renamed to immortalise the
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County Government commits to plant 40 million trees by 2022

The County Government of Kisumu has committed to plant 40 million tree seedlings to help achieve the national afforestation agenda of planting at least 2 billion trees by 2022. In partnership with the National Government and several other state and non- state actors, the PS for Environment and Forestry Dr. Chris Kiptoo alongside Kisumu Governor
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Kisumu Audit Committee Induction Workshop

The National Treasury in partnership with the German Development Cooperation- GIZ, have organized a three-day training workshop for the established Kisumu county audit Committee at Ciala Resort in Kisumu. The Training is focusing on the establishment of the audit committees, roles and responsibilities of the committees, Enterprise risk management, audit committee oversight over financial statements,
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Kisumu Marks World Food Day

County Executive Member for Agriculture, livestock, irrigation and Fisheries Mr. Gilchrist Okuom addressing the people during World Food Day celebrations in Nyalenda Farmers and residents of Kisumu County today converged at the united Destiny Shapers in Nyalenda to celebrate the World food day. The event marked annually every 16th October is themed “Grow, Nourish, Sustain
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