The Programme Steering Committee Implementation Support and Supervision Mission in Kisumu

A high powered delegation from the ABDP Project Steering Committee (PSC) led by the Chairman, who is also the Secretary of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Mr. Rodrick Kundu, was on a supervision mission in Kisumu. The aim of the mission is to check on the progress of the project, its impact on the people and
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County Program Coordination Committee Support Visit to ABDP Beneficiaries

The ABDP County Program Coordination Committee today were on a field visit to the program beneficiaries across the county. The visit program scheduled for 3rd to 4th December is meant to check on the progress of the beneficiaries, the challenges they face and to provide insights that can propel them to better production. The team
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SWOT Analysis, Identification of Nature Based Solution Activities and Financing Sources in Rehabilitation of Auji River in Kisumu

A team of technical experts from the government agencies, NGOs and CBOs held a meeting at Maseno Agricultural Training Center to carry out a SWOT Analysis aimed at restoring river Auji. Some of the strengths identified during the discussions were: the existing policies on water quality regulations, waste management regulations, wetlands river banks and lake
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Kisumu Celebrates World Fisheries Day

The event is celebrated annually on the 21st November, with the National event held in Luanda K’otieno beach in Siaya County. Kisumu County joined the rest of the world in marking World Fisheries Day 2024. This year’s theme is Collaborative Governance for Blue Transformation and Sustainable Investments in Fisheries The significance is to highlight the
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Farmer Groups sign MoU with the County Government of Kisumu

Today farmer groups across all the Wards registered as SACCOs, FPO and CDDCs signed four MoUs with the County Government under the NAVCDP project, at the Mama Grace Onyango Social Center in Kisumu. The MoUs signed were between the County Government and SACCOs, the County Government and Food Producer Organizations (FPOs), the County Government and
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NAVCDP National Technical Advisory Committee Field Visit in Kisumu

 By Emily Mikwa A team from the National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) together with the National Project Coordination Unit (NPCU) were in Kisumu County on an implementation support mission to understand the level of preparedness towards the implementation of the NAVCDP project. Significantly the visit was also an opportunity that provided a platform to share
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Restoring River Auji in Kisumu

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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The Training Workshop for Panel of Experts on the NAVCDP Project

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

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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