Counties Begin Consultative Forum on Model School Feeding Policy

By Yoga David. A three-day consultative meeting bringing together County Executives for Education has kicked off in Kisumu, with the goal of reviewing and refining Kenya’s proposed Model School Feeding Policy.  The meeting is being held at Acacia Hotel, convened by the Council of Governors (CoG), in partnership with Food for Education and is expected
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Governor Nyong’o Flags off ECDE Foodstuff

By Agwanda Saye. Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o has flagged off consignment of Early Child Development Education foodstuff valued at kshs 25 million to feed nearly 50,000 learners in public centres . “This will be followed by the distribution of learning materials worth kshs 19 million to all our EC centres and as a county our
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Joint Efforts to End Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in Nyakach

‎ By Matilda Atieno The County Government led my CEC member for Sports Gender Culture and Youth Affairs Hon. Beatrice Odongo today joined the consultative meeting seeking community feedback on the alarming rise in Gender Based Violence and Femicide in Nyakach sub-county.‎‎The consultative meeting organized by the Nominated Senator for Women’s Affairs Sen. Catherine Muyeka
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Governor Nyong’o Calls for Protection of Rural Electrification Projects in Kisumu.

By Bellah Ikida and Anne Ayieko  Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on government officials at both the national and county levels to safeguard rural electrification efforts, saying access to power remains a key driver of development in underserved areas. He was speaking during the launch of the Kaganda Village Electrification Project in Nyando,
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Kisumu County To Transform Agriculture Sector

By Odhiambo Ruben and Agwanda Saye The County Government of Kisumu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cereals Growers Association in a move aimed at transforming the agriculture sector Kisumu County has intensified its efforts to transform the agricultural sector. The agreement which was signed by the County’s CECM for Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, and
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Governor Nyong’o Launches Wheelchair Distribution, Vows Continued Support for PWDs

By Isaac Esitika Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o today officiated the launch of a significant wheelchair distribution exercise at Mama Grace Kisumu Social Hall, marking a renewed commitment to empowering persons with disabilities in the region. The wheelchairs, generously donated by the U.S.-based Chair the Love Foundation in collaboration with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of
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Kisumu County Establishes Business Centre

By Agwanda Saye Kisumu County Government has established the County Business Incubation and Innovation Center where start ups and Small Enterprises receive mentorship ,market access support and skills development to fast-track their growth and competitiveness. These were said by the County’s Deputy Governor Dr.Ochieng’ Owili during the Enterpreneurship clinic themed “Kisumu my Pride”where he added
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CELEBRATING WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2024

By Matilda Atieno On World Environment Day, Kisumu County and its partners join the global call to “End Plastic Pollution” with urgency and a sense of inclusion. In a powerful show of commitment, the Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o represented by CEC member for Finance Mr. George Okongo, called on the local communities to join
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Kisumu Launches New Waste Recovery Facility Ahead of World Environment Day

By Mildred Adhiambo & Bella Ikida In a bid to combat plastic pollution and enhance waste management, the Kisumu County Government has launched a new Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Kondele West, Kisumu Central. The event presided over by County Executive Committee Member for Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Judith Oluoch, comes on
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