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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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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Kisumu to Host Groundbreaking Africa Smart Cities Convention

By Isaac Esitika Kisumu County is set to take center stage in Africa’s urban innovation landscape as it prepares to host the inaugural Africa Smart Cities & Townships Alliance (ASCA) Convention from August 20–22, 2025. The announcement was made by Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, who expressed pride in the city’s selection and its growing reputation
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The FAO Green Cities in Action for Africa Project: Kisumu Technical Workshop

The Food and Agriculture Organization organized a one and half day inception workshop to establish the technical foundation for the development of the Green City Action Plan at the Sarova Imperial Hotel in Kisumu. The Organization is implementing the green Cities in Action for Africa project to support five African countries and ten cities, of
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President Ruto Launches Multi-Billion Housing Projects in Kisumu

By Yoga David Photos by Calvin Randy President William Ruto officially launched two major housing projects under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) in Kisumu during his visit to the County on Thursday. The President, flanked by Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o and former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga presided over the launch of the
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Kisumu Gets a New CECM for Lands

By Isaac Esitika and Yoga David Urban Planning Specialist, Dr Charles K’onyango Otieno is Kisumu County’s new Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Land, Housing,  Physical Planning and Urban Development.  Kisumu County led by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o today witnessed the swearing-in of Dr. K’onyango in a colorful ceremony held at the County headquarters. Dr. K’onyango took the oath
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The Land Clinics Exercise Kicks off in Kisumu

By Emily Mikwa Kisumu County through the support of the FAO – led Digital Land Governance Programme (DLGP) has embarked on conducting land sensitization sessions in Kisumu West, Kisumu East and Kisumu Central Sub Counties. The pilot exercise is geared towards promoting awareness on land Governance and administration, to educate communities on land rights, legal
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A Consultative Forum on the Kisumu County Physical and Land Use Plan

The County department of Lands, Physical Planning and Housing Urban Development in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)/ European Union (EU) funded Digital Land Governance Programme are holding a 3 day inception forum as from 31st July to 2nd August 2024 with a focus on developing the Kisumu County Physical and Land Use Plan,
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GREENING KISUMU.

By Lorraine Anyango Pomp and flamboyance marked Kisumu’s 2nd car-free day, with the theme Clean Air Promotes Good Health. Children and adult cyclists including women cyclists thronged the KCB round About ready to color the streets with their bicycle, a way of keeping healthy. The streets were free of vehicles and occupied with people walking.
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