Governor Nyong’o Hosts Senate Agriculture Committee to Strengthen Kisumu’s Agri-Economy.

By Yoga David Photos by Innocent Oleche Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o today hosted members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for a courtesy call at his City Hall office. The delegation was led by Chairperson Sen. Wakoli Wafula and Vice Chairperson Sen. Alexander Mundigi. The members included Sen. Catherine Muyeka
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Its all systems go for the new Ahero Rice Mill as Prof Nyong’o signs Agreement with strategic partners.

By Yoga David The Ksh 30 Million Rice Milling plant bought by the County Government of Kisumu is now set to start operations after the County signed a strategic lease agreement by two partners. In a landmark move that would help revitalize rice farming in Kisumu, the County Government signed a tripartite agreement with the
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Stepping Up Community Engagements in Restoring River Auji

The County Government of Kisumu in collaboration with United Destiny Shapers have continued with community engagement towards River Auji ecosystem protection initiatives and preparations for co-designing of tree nursery establishment. The initiative under the Generation Ecosystem restoration aims to restore the biodiversity along river Auji through Nature Based Solutions. Today’s activity involved planting of trees,
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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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Capacity Development On Enhancement of Rice Production

Earlier today, the State department of agriculture and irrigation, the COG and the counties of Kisumu and Kirinyaga held discussions on capacity development on enhancement of rice production(CaDPERP) II at the COG boardroom. The talks focused on implementing the project which is jointly funded by JICA and GOK. It was also agreed that more enhanced
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Living Lab Open Day in Kisumu

The KIWASCO lagoons in Nyalenda that was once notorious for thugs and killings has today become a hub of innovations with an array of new technologies that support the livelihoods of youths in and out of Kisumu. Some of the innovative technologies domesticated in the Vicinaqua site include: MBR, RAS, irrigation, black soldier fly, value
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Nyamware BMU Assembly Meeting

The County Directorate of Fisheries in collaboration with Nyamware BMU today convened an assembly meeting at Nyamware Fish Banda. Nyamware BMU comprises four active and operational groups: Black Arrow group, Crew members group, Osiepe moherore group and Boat owner’s self-help group. The meeting brought on board  the CECM Agriculture DAILF, Chief Officer DAILF, Director state
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Pulling Together to Restore Auji River in Kisumu

The GenRes tchnical-working group, today joined the United Destiny Shapers, a CBO mainly comprising  youths in voluntary cleaning up of Auji River along Nyalenda and neighboring areas in the ongoing efforts to restore the river’s ecosystem. The cleanup of the Auji River is geared towards restoring its lost glory. The exercise was climaxed by tree
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‘Kuwa Kocha’ in Kisumu.

By Lorraine Anyango. Thirty professionals from various child-serving departments in Kisumu County have completed a three-day training program, equipping them to promote nurturing care practices for young children. These newly minted “Kuwa Kocha” (Be a Coach) champions include nutritionists, nurses, clinical officers, counselors, social protection officers, community health assistants, children’s officers, NGO and faith-based organization
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