Seeding a Resilient Future: The Launch of the Pap Kadundo Integrated Community Seed Bank

By Matilda Atieno The agricultural landscape of Seme Sub-County underwent a profound transformation on Friday, 27th March 2026, as Kisumu County officially unveiled the Pap Kadundo Integrated Community Seed Bank. This landmark initiative represents a strategic convergence between the County Government, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), and the Alliance of Bioversity International
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Where Water Flows, Equality Grows as Kisumu Celebrates World Water Day

By Matilda Atieno The County Government of Kisumu today joined the global community in commemorating World Water Day 2026 at Sondu in Nyakach Sub-County, marking a significant milestone in the quest for sustainable water development and social equity. Under the timely theme of Water and Gender, the celebration highlighted the profound link between water access
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Kisumu Fisheries Open Day Sets New Pace for Aquaculture Innovation

By Emily Mikwa The shores of Lake Victoria witnessed a significant leap toward sustainable food security today as stakeholders gathered at the VicInAqua site near the Nyalenda Ponds for Fisheries Open Day. The event, which drew local farmers, environmental experts, and government officials, showcased groundbreaking recirculating aquaculture systems designed to revitalize the region’s fishing industry.
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Securing the Foundation of Our Children through Professional Care

By Matilda Atieno The County Government has taken a decisive step toward safeguarding its youngest citizens by hosting a comprehensive three-day sensitization workshop focused on the formal establishment and registration of childcare facilities in Kisumu. Organized by the Directorate of ECDE in partnership with the Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW), this intensive forum brought
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KOICA and Miral Foundation Unveil New Special Education Facility in Nyando

By Lorraine Anyango In a move to combat the staggering 75% dropout rate among children with disabilities, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Miral Welfare Foundation have officially handed over a new Intermediate Special Education Classroom at Ogwedhi School. The ceremony, held on Friday, March 13, was a vibrant affair filled with music,
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Inclusive Education as Ogwedhi School Unveils Special Needs Unit

By Lorraine Anyango It was a day of song and dance at Ogwedhi PAG Primary School as a new door of opportunity opened for children living with disabilities. The school officially commissioned an Intermediate Special Needs classroom, marking a significant milestone in the journey toward inclusive education in Kisumu County. The facility was constructed under
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Mapping the Future: Kisumu County and APHRC Partner to Tackle Urban Deprivation Through GIS Innovation

By Matilda Atieno A week of intensive digital discovery has taken root in Kisumu, ushering in a new era of data-driven governance. In a high-impact collaboration, the County Government and the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) conducted a series of workshops and technical training sessions designed to redefine how the city addresses urban
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Empowering the Lakeside’s Youngest: Kisumu County and Partners Chart a Resilient Future for ECDE

BY Matilda Atieno  Under the cool canopy of the Acacia Hotel, a transformative dialogue for children of Kisumu unfolded earlier today. The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with ADS Nyanza, convened a high-level Early Childhood Education Committee (CECEC) Quarterly Review Meeting to address the critical gaps and emerging opportunities in the county early learning
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Guardians of the Shoreline: Seme Celebrates World Wetlands Day at Bao Beach

By Matilda Atieno Under the vast, rhythmic backdrop of Lake Victoria, the community of Seme Sub-county gathered today at Bao Beach to mark World Wetlands Day. Led by the Seme Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), the event was a vibrant display of grassroots environmentalism, merging policy with physical action to protect one of the region’s most
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