Sorghum Farming and Training Shifts Social Norms in Nyakach

By Yoga David CECM Beatrice Odongo addressing the forum at the Chief’s camp in West Nyakach Ward/ Photos by Adams Claine. Farmers in West Nyakach Ward in Nyakach Sub-County have expressed renewed hope for better livelihoods through sorghum farming. This is thanks to a joint initiative between the County Government of Kisumu, CARE Kenya and
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Sanara Program Unlocks Opportunities for Young Creatives in Kisumu.

By Yoga David. The 3rd cohort of Kisumu creatives posing for a group photo with CECM Beatrice Odongo/ Photos by Adams Claine When young artists from Kisumu converged at Koru Country Club, Muhoroni this week, they were not just attending another training, they were stepping into new possibilities for their future. Kisumu County through the
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Kisumu Partners With UN-Habitat and BLUETTI to Brighten Lives in Muhoroni.

By Yoga David. Chief of Staff Aloice Ager handing over solar lamps to one of the residents of Shauri Moyo/ Photos by Calvin Randy When the sun sets over Shauri Moyo and Shauri Yako estates in Muhoroni sub-county, the darkness has always meant more than just the absence of light. For years, families here relied
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Kenya Utalii College to Be Established at the Kanyakwar Cultural Centre

By Agwanda Saye images by Calvin Randy The County Government of Kisumu  and Kenya Utalii College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kenya Utalii College for the establishment and operation of the college campus at the Kanyakwar Cultural Centre in Kisumu West Sub-County. Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o during the signing ceremony  together with the
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Governor Nyong’o Pledges Support as Misango Arts Ensemble Prepares for FESTAC

By Yoga David  An artistic moment filled the Governor’s Office at City Hall today as the Misango Arts Ensemble brought a slice of theatre to the heart of the County Government. Their powerful performance of an excerpt from Angola Venezalanos – Voyage left the room captivated and set the tone for a historic journey ahead.
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Kisumu Flags Off Ksh 18 Million Modern Tools for 28 Vocational Training Centres

By Yoga David Images by Calvin Randy For hundreds of young people across Kisumu County, dreams of becoming skilled artisans, technicians, and entrepreneurs are now closer to reality.  With new, modern training tools headed to 28 Vocational Training Centres (VTCs), students will soon have the resources they need to learn, innovate, and compete in a
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Governor Nyong’o: National and County Governments Should Share Housing Vision

By Agwanda Saye Governor Nyong’o speaking during the 4th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC) at the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel in Kisumu / Images by Calvin Randy. Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has said that the national and county governments must act, not as competing jurisdictions,but as co-owners of a unified Housing  vision,jointly responsible  for
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116 Widows Empowered Through Agricultural Training and Equipment Support in Nyando.

By Yoga David Hon Beatrice Odongo CECM of Sports, Culture, Gender and Youth Affairs presenting irrigation pumps to Kanyagwal Widows / Photos by Adams Claine. A total of 116 widows from Kano – Ogenya, Kanyagwal in Nyando Sub – County gathered at the AIC Church Ogenya for a transformative empowerment session focused on building sustainable
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Governor Nyong’o Flags Off New Waste Collection Truck

By Agwanda Saye. The flagging off of Kisumu County’s waste collection truck by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o will change the manner in which garbage has been collected and disposed of with no guarantee of hurting or harming. Speaking at City Hall while flagging off our new, state of the art waste collection truck, Governor Nyong’o said
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