Restoring River Auji in Kisumu
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
River Auji, which until in the recent past was covered with lush vegetation, charming scenery and clear waters; perfect for leisure walks and sightseeing, today, is affected by pollution due to domestic waste disposal along the banks, which not only threaten the health of the residents, but also affects the quality of water Coupled with
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Kisumu Gearing Up for FESTAC 2024
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Kisumu is the place to be on 25 August to 1 September, as it will be reverberating with laughter, songs, dances and poetry reminiscing the memories that come with the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC). FESTAC is a designed platform for Pan Africanism and African tribe in emancipation post
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Kisumu Convenes Market Dialogue on Assistive Technology and Services for Children with Disability
Tuesday, 06 August 2024
The market dialogue in Kisumu has been held to map potential partners that can provide assistive technologies to children and persons with disability and to develop agile solutions to address the unique needs of children and persons with disability. The dialogue has been organized today at the Vic Hotel, courtesy of Humanitarian Innovative Program which
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The Training Workshop for Panel of Experts on the NAVCDP Project
Saturday, 03 August 2024
Cognizant of the scope of the work involved in the National Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) and the need to foster collaboration, build synergies and tap into experiences, the project requires a panel of experts in place to assist the County Project Coordination Unit (CPCU) in the project implementation. It is against this backdrop that
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Kisumu Grabs the Best County Stand in Regional Agricultural Show
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
The department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock and Fisheries and Blue Economy takes pride in being the best County stand in the just concluded Nyanza Regional Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) show that was convened on the 24th – 28th July at the Mamboleo Show grounds. The theme for this year’s shows is “Promoting Climate Smart
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PICD Report Compilation Workshop
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
The County Project Coordination unit together with the Sub County technical team under the NAVCDP programme have embarked on the compilation of the Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD) report at the Capital Hill Lodge in Nakuru. The Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD) is a community mobilization tool that invokes a conversation with community to enable
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Elections for the Community Driven Development Committee has Kicked off in Kisumu
Thursday, 11 July 2024
The identification and enlisting of community institutions that are key in steering the implementation of the National Value Chain Development project (NAVCDP)is ongoing in Kisumu. The exercise has been done in some Wards while others are preparing for the same. They are to identify seven representatives who form the community driven development committee (CDDC). They
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Kisumu Aquaculture Stakeholder Annual Review Workshop Held
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
The stakeholders and County officials from the four sub counties implementing Aquaculture Business Development Project, converged at the Empolos Hotel in Nakuru, to review the progress, challenges for the FY 2023/24 and to chart the adjustments required to improve aquaculture in the region. The meeting brought on board aquaculture stakeholders across the divide to review
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IFAD/ GoK Mission in Kisumu
Thursday, 13 June 2024
A delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) led by the global head of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dr. Richard Abila together with representatives from the Project Steering Committee (PSC) had an engagement forum with the fish farmers supported by the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). ABDP is a programme jointly funded by the
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