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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80th Makerere  Guild Emerge Winners

BY: Agwanda Saye The 2025 Makerere Guild League Season 3 came to an end in Kisumu with 80th Makere Guild emerging overall winners  and  83rd Makerere being runners-up at Moi Stadium, Kisumu. Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o speaking while awarding the winners said that  the visit by the Makerere Guild League to Kisumu  is an important
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Makerere University Guild League in Kisumu

By: Agwanda Saye The Makerere University Guild League team led by their Chairperson Katumba Salim and the 91st Guild President, Ssentamu Churchill James is in Kisumu County through the shared partnership, centered on sports, youth engagement and cultural exchange. Speaking while receiving the group in his office,Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o said that together they were
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Governor Nyong’o Pledges Sustained Support for Intellectual Sports in Kisumu

By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting intellectual sports, such as chess. Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 Victoria East Africa Under 21 Chess Tournament in Kisumu, Nyong’o expressed pride in supporting such events. He promised to ensure the tournament’s annual
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$40 Million Pharmaceutical Plant to Boost Great Lakes Region’s Drug Supply

By: Agwanda Saye Med Aditus is partnering with the Kisumu County Government and the Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) to establish a $40 million pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This facility will produce subsidized, high-quality drugs for the Great Lakes Region and beyond. Located next to the Great Lakes University, the manufacturing facility aims for an
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Kidogo Gala 2025 Kisumu Celebrates Mamapreneur Trailblazers

By Matilda Atieno The profound impact of grassroots entrepreneurship on child welfare took centre stage in Kisumu today as the Kidogo Annual Gala 2025 unfolded. The County Government joined partners and stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of nearly 2,000 Mamapreneurs and Papapreneurs whose small businesses are providing quality, affordable childcare for over 55,000 children across
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Kisumu and Gersthofen Seal Pact for Chulaimbo Solar Water Project

By Matilda Atieno In a blend of cultural diplomacy and infrastructure development, the County Government of Kisumu and the City of Gersthofen, Germany, have formally signed a Partnership Agreement, setting a rigorous framework for the solarization and upscaling of the Chulaimbo Water Project. The agreement is more than just a document, it is a six-month
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Governor Nyong’o Meets Privatization Commission Team to Unlock Assets Value

By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o met a team from the Privatization Commission, led by their Chairman, Dr. Edward N. Kobuthi. Governor Nyong’o stated that they had productive discussions on how Kisumu can unlock the value of public assets through their transparent and responsible privatisation. The core focus is to ensure that
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Governor Nyong’o Prepares Kisumu to Unlock Millions in World Bank Devolution Funds

By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o met with a team of Independent Verification Agents (IVAs) from Nairobi who are in Kisumu to assess the county’s eligibility for the Kenya Devolution Support Programme II (KDSP II). Their mission is to evaluate the progress of the ongoing KDSP II projects. The program is being implemented
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