Song and dance as Governor Nyong’o unveils Youth Digital Training program
Friday, 17 May 2024
The County Government of Kisumu has launched an ambitious digital training program that will offer jobs to hundreds of young people in a major push to transform Kenya’s Information Technology transformation agenda. Kisumu Governor, Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o unveiled the program today as he ushered in the first Cohort of 96 trainees from across Kenya
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Reviving Coffee Farming in Kisumu
Friday, 26 April 2024
Kisumu County has embarked on reviving Coffee Farming as a means to spur economic growth in the region. Farmers from Nyakach Cooperative Society today received 8,000 Coffee seedlings courtesy of Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) The distribution of the seedlings to the farmers was spearheaded by the PS for Trade, Mr. Alfred Kombudo together with the
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Kisumu County Launches Huduma Mashinani
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Kisumu County has launched a citizen-based dialogue forum in a bid to enhance service delivery. The launch presided over by the Governor H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o is a culmination of the Sub County Chapters held last year where citizens engaged freely with the County Executive at different fora spread across the County. The County
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Huduma Mashinani, County Edition
Saturday, 23 March 2024
Huduma Mashinani – County Edition is here, a citizen-based accountability and dialogue forum. This initiative stems from the fruitful discussions held in all sub-counties, where our citizens had the opportunity to voice their concerns directly to county officials. The County Huduma Mashinani Forum will provide a platform for all County ministers to address the pressing
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Fresh Impetus for Agriculture as County Assembly Passes Two Key Bills
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
The County Assembly of Kisumu has passed two key bills expected to improve service delivery in the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, and Fisheries. The Kisumu County Agricultural Facilities Financing (FIF) Bill 2023 and The Kisumu County Agricultural Sector Coordinating Bill 2023 sailed through the house early this week with MCA describing them as a
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Kisumu Unveiled as Official Host City for World Talent Conference 2025
Saturday, 02 March 2024
World Talent Federation through its Vice President Dr. Peter Smith has this morning declared and confirmed Kisumu as the first African City to host the prestigious biennial World Talent Conference from 25th – 29th August 2025. This is the first time an intermediary city in Africa is going to host the global event since 1975.
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Kisumu Extends Warm Reception To Jennifer Gates, Daughter Of Bill Gates And Melinda French Gates
Friday, 01 March 2024
In a momentous occasion for Kisumu County, the community proudly welcomed Jennifer Gates Nassar, a fourth-year medical student and eldest daughter of philanthropists Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates, to the vibrant city. As Ms. Gates Nassar stepped onto Kisumu’s soil, she was greeted with warm hospitality that showcased the rich cultural heritage of the
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Kisumu’s slum transformation agenda rapidly taking shape
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Kisumu’s dream to transform its informal settlement into modern residential areas is rapidly gaining traction following the commencement of construction works of the mega Kshs.1.4 billion infrastructural project. On 18th January 2024, Kisumu Governor H.E Prof Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o officially launched the construction of the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2) infrastructure projects in
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National Government To Develop Fisheries Infrastructure Within The Lake Region
Wednesday, 31 January 2024
The national government is set to revamp the fisheries infrastructure within the lake region counties at a total cost of ksh 1.45 bilion. Speaking in Kisumu, CS Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs , Hon. Salim Mvurya unveiled the development projects alongside Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr.Mathew Owili , IFAD Country Director Mariatu Kamara and Siaya
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