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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PICD Report Compilation Workshop

The County Project Coordination unit together with the Sub County technical team under the NAVCDP programme have embarked on the compilation of the Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD) report at the Capital Hill Lodge in Nakuru. The Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD) is a community mobilization tool that invokes a conversation with community to enable
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Elections for the Community Driven Development Committee has Kicked off in Kisumu

The identification and enlisting of community institutions that are key in steering the implementation of the National Value Chain Development project (NAVCDP)is ongoing in Kisumu. The exercise has been done in some Wards while others are preparing for the same. They are to identify seven representatives who form the community driven development committee (CDDC). They
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Kisumu Aquaculture Stakeholder Annual Review Workshop Held

The stakeholders and County officials from the four sub counties implementing Aquaculture Business Development Project, converged at the Empolos Hotel in Nakuru, to review the progress, challenges for the FY 2023/24 and to chart the adjustments required to improve aquaculture in the region. The meeting brought on board aquaculture stakeholders across the divide to review
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IFAD/ GoK Mission in Kisumu

A delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) led by the global head of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dr. Richard Abila together with representatives from the Project Steering Committee (PSC) had an engagement forum with the fish farmers supported by the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). ABDP is a programme jointly funded by the
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