Governor Nyong’o Prepares Kisumu to Unlock Millions in World Bank Devolution Funds

By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o met with a team of Independent Verification Agents (IVAs) from Nairobi who are in Kisumu to assess the county’s eligibility for the Kenya Devolution Support Programme II (KDSP II). Their mission is to evaluate the progress of the ongoing KDSP II projects. The program is being implemented
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Kisumu Bandani Breakthrough: Long- Awaited Roads Set to Open Up the Settlement to The City

By: Agwanda Saye ​After years of waiting, Bandani residents can finally see change taking shape under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP2). The construction of key access roads is not just improving mobility; it’s also rewriting the story of connectivity and opportunity for the community. ​On the ground, the Auji–Pundo Road is progressing rapidly.
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Environment Committee Maps Plan to Restore Degraded Land in Kisumu

The County Environment Committee convened a sensitization workshop today at the Acacia Premier Hotel on Sustainable Resilient Agriculture Landscape, which forms Component Two of the Transforming Livelihoods through Climate Resilient Low Carbon, Sustainable Agriculture Value Chain ( TUNZA GCF) Project. The overall objective of Component Two is to restore degraded agricultural landscapes. This involves developing
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Kisumu Set to Get into Partnership with Swiss Organization to Boost Tourism, Trade, and Waste Management

By: Agwanda Saye Plans are underway for a collaboration between the County Government of Kisumu and African Heritage Switzerland, a Switzerland-based organization focusing on African culture, across various sectors. The sectors targeted for this partnership are Waste Management, Sports, Tourism and Culture, and Food Nutrition. According to the organization’s founding Chief Executive Officer, Beatrice Schnelli
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Chemelil Sugar Factory Roars Back to Life After Major Revamp

The Chemelil Sugar Factory in Kisumu County is beginning its journey back to full operation following significant investments in equipment modernization, a development hailed by the Kisumu County Government. The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries, and Blue Economy, Hon. Kenneth Onyango, was present to witness the gradual start of the
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From Unemployed to Entrepreneur Kisumu Pioneers a New Path for the Youths

A fresh wave of hope and enterprise is washing over Kisumu County, thanks to an innovative youth empowerment program that is turning highly skilled but unemployed graduates into pioneers of the Blue Economy.The Kisumu County Youth Empowerment on Fisheries and Blue Economy initiative, a pilot program proudly supported by Trade Mark Africa, is not just
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Kisumu and China Forge Partnership for Growth Opportunities

By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has stated that the desire to impact Kisumu County’s socio-infrastructural development remains his primary mission. He spoke while hosting a delegation from Yiyang City, Hunan Province in China, led by Tian Yinjie, a Deputy Director from Yiyang’s Municipal Bureau of Commerce. Governor Nyong’o added that the visit
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Kisumu Pioneers Urban Resilience with Drone-Based Risk Mapping

The County Government of Kisumu, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is actively implementing the “Strengthening Urban Resilience to Emerging Disaster and Climate Risk Project.” This ongoing initiative, set to run until March 2026, is designed to significantly enhance Kisumu’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to emerging risks. Funded by
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Kisumu Battles Disaster: Rice Crop Lost to Hailstorm While Kibuye Market Collapse Spurs County Action

Kisumu County is grappling with the aftermath of distinct but equally devastating disasters, prompting simultaneous response and assessment efforts from the county government. A severe hailstorm has wiped out the majority of the rice harvest in Kadibo sub-county, while a recent heavy downpour caused a section of the Kibuye Market to collapse. The most severe
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