Kisumu Moves to Domesticate National BMU Regulations to Empower Lake Victoria Fishing Communities

By: Emily Mikwa The Kisumu County Government has entered the third phase of its stakeholder engagement process aimed at standardizing the operations and governance of Beach Management Units (BMUs) across Lake Victoria by domesticating the National BMU Regulations 2024 into county law. The public participation sessions, held at the Sunset Hotel in Kisumu, follows two
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Kisumu County Reviews the 2023-2027 Food Systems Strategy to Boost Local Production

The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with Maseno University, convened a three-day workshop at the Wigot Gardens Hotel to review the Kisumu County Food Systems Strategy (2023–2027). The workshop brought together technical experts from various disciplines to evaluate the achievements, identify operational gaps, and address challenges encountered during the implementation of the county’s inaugural
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Kisumu Honors Veterans and Charts Future for Agriculture and Blue Economy in a Review Workshop

The curtains came down on a transformative three-day departmental review meeting held at Distinction Gardens in Siaya County, where the Kisumu County Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Blue Economy gathered to reflect on sectorial legacy and future growth. Hosted by the Fisheries Directorate, the forum brought together active officers from across eight sub-counties and
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Kisumu Unveils Multi-Million Shilling Agricultural Hub

In a move to boost food security and revitalize the local economy, Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o officially commissioned the Pap Konam Agricultural Training Centre in West Seme Ward today. The project, which represents an investment of approximately KES 87 million, marks a turning point for a region long defined by its resilient farming traditions.
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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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5,900 Improved Chicks Bolster Kisumu Farmers’ Livelihoods

BY: Emily Mikwa A significant boost to poultry farming in Kisumu as 5,900 day-old improved Kienyeji/Kenbroo chicks were distributed to smallholder farmers in Kisumu County. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the State Department for Livestock and the County Government of Kisumu. The distribution, which saw farmer groups receive 150, 200, or 300 birds
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Kisumu MSN Targets Sustainable Nutrition Funding Amidst Notable Progress

By Lorraine Anyango The Kisumu Multi-Sectoral Nutrition (MSN) Coordination team is strategically shifting its focus towards securing a sustainable future for nutrition initiatives within the county. Recent data has highlighted the team’s significant achievements in combating malnutrition, prompting a move to establish a formal policy that ensures dedicated funding for nutrition programs in each financial
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ABDP Donates Christmas Gifts to Children’s Orphanage

By Emily Mikwa It was song and dance for the Children of Dolphin Faith Orphanage in Kisumu today, as they were treated to an early Christmas by the ABDP staff who donated a consignment of assorted food staff among other items. The ABDP team from Kisumu and Nyeri head Office were led by the Programme
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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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