In this season’s Kenya Premier League (KPL) there has been a flurry of action in football, as County directorate of Sports handed out contract extensions for Kisumu all-stars.
The Ag. Chief officer Tourism, Culture, Arts & Sports, Mr. Thomas Ouko this afternoon hosted All-Stars players to address the renewal of the six months contract effective 20th July 2019.
The KPL kicked off in august this year as All Stars agree to an extension under the County public service terms of contract that was signed later this afternoon.
The All Stars are new entrants in the 2019/2020 KPL season after signing in 13 new players
The exercise was witnessed by Kisumu All Stars, C. E. O Mr. Nicholas Ochieng and Team Manager Mr. Alfred Adu were.
Ag Chief Officer, Tourism, Culture, Arts & Sports Mr. Thomas Ouko Issuing contract extension to Bobby Kwaka (Team’s Captain)
8th November 2019 marked yet another great day in the history of Kisumu, as County witnessed the ground breaking ceremony of Ksh. 132 million Kisumu County Dairy Enterprise Development Center, launched in Muhoroni Sub-County
The objective of the project is to improve household incomes and nutrition by strengthening the dairy industry in Kisumu, thereby improving the living standards of the citizens and contributing to the local economic development.
The project is set to enhance job creation, revamp economic activities for actors in the dairy value chain, increase the number of improved dairy cows in the county and increase the incomes of dairy farm households.
The scope of the project includes; Construction of the Dairy Development Enterprise Center, Drilling of a borehole and water connection to dairy center, Capacity building of the dairy value chain actors, Improvement of local dairy herd through artificial insemination (A.I), marketing and promotion of dairy products.
” This project expected to be completed in a span of six months is jointly funded by the European Union at a tune of Ksh 110 million and the County Government of Kisumu at a tune of Ksh 22 million.” Gilchrist Okuom, County Minister of Agriculture.
According the CS Ministry of devolution and ASALs Hon. Eugene Wamalwa the project is set to boost milk production and reduce the 43M litre milk deficit in the County as well as create employment under the Big 4 Agenda.
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o together with his Deputy Dr. Ochieng’ Owili joined Hon. Eugene Wamalwa, C.S for Devolution and ASAL and H.E Simon Mordue European Union Ambassador to Kenya at the ground breaking ceremony of the project Muhoroni Sub County.
Kisumu Governor, Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and CS for devolution and ASALs Hon. Eugene Wamalwa laying the foundation for the County dairy enterprise development project
State of the County Speech – 2019
Kisumu Governor, giving a speech during the State of County address at Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu
Conservancy efforts in Kisumu has received a major boost after the county government joined the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) in planting 10,000 tree seedlings at Koguta forest.
The county government has already taken over the management of five tree nurseries from KFS as it ramps up efforts to safeguard catchment areas within the region.
A massive sensitization campaign on forest management has seen the Environment Department partner various institutions in distributing tree seedlings across the county.
In his address Chief Economist Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Samuel Muriithi called for a robust stakeholder engagement to protect and increase forest cover in the county, sentiments echoed earlier by Water CEC Salmon Orimba.
“Forests play an important role in our ecosystems and we must make conscious decisions in protecting and conserving them, added Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili.
Joining the conservancy efforts were East African Breweries Limited, KenGen Foundation, Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) Kenya Power, KIWASCO, Lake Victoria Development Authority among other conservancy partners.
In a joint address they vowed to partner the government to map endangered areas and increase forest coverage countrywide.
By Collins Owuor
Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr.Mathew Owili leads a procession to plant tree seedlings at Koguta Forests
Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili today opened the clean water conference courtesy of the Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) at Acacia Premier Hotel.
In his address Dr. Owili called for a collective stakeholder engagement to aid the promotion of clean and affordable water connections to all county households.
“Water, as we all know, is a vital resource in the growth and stability of economies with inter dependencies across all sectors of the economy. It is a resource whose value is appreciated in industries, institutions, homes and ecosystems”, reiterated the Deputy Governor.
The Managing Director KBL, Ms. Jane Karugu called for an aggressive multisectoral approach to manage and protect water resources, sentiments echoed earlier by Water and Environment CEC Salmon Orimba.
The count government has made tremendous achievements to empower the Kisumu County WASH Network, as an integrated forum to pool resources and improve service delivery.
According to Prof. Macgoye, the Administration Secretary in the Ministry Water and Irrigation, stakeholders should leverage technologies and innovation to boost water connectivity.
Present at the conference were Siaya Deputy Governor Dr. James Okumbe, partners; the Lake Basin Development Authority, KIWASCO among other stakeholders.
By Collins Owuor
FROM L -R: Kiwasco managing director Eng. Thomas Odongo, administration secretary in the ministry of water &irrigation Prof. Macgoye, Kisumu county minister for water & environment Mr. salmon orimba during a panel discussion at the clean water conference held in Kisumu, acacia premier hotel
Kisumu County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions in their respective Departments as listed below:
1. DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION S/NO JOB CADRE JOB GROUP S
1. Chief Officer Governance and Administration S KSM/CPSB/2019/100
2. Chief Officer Strategy, Policy and Delivery S KSM/CPSB/2019/101
3. Chief Officer Information and Public Communication S KSM/CPSB/2019/102
2. DEPARTMENT OF ROADS, TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS S/NO JOB CADRE JOB GROUP S
1. Chief Officer Roads and Public Works S KSM/CPSB/2019/103
2. Chief Officer Marine Transport and Mechanical Engineering S KSM/CPSB/2019/104
3. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, CULTURE, ARTS & SPORTS S/NO JOB CADRE JOB GROUP S
1. Chief Officer Tourism, Culture & Arts S KSM/CPSB/2019/105
2. Chief Officer Sports Management S KSM/CPSB/2019/106
Note: These positions will be on Contract for period of three years.
For details on the above advertised positions and how to apply, applicants are asked to visit our website www.kisumu.go.ke .
HOW TO APPLY The candidate should apply by downloading and filling application for employment form available on our website. All dully filled forms should be sent to the undersigned on or before 20th November 2019 at 4.00 pm.
THE SECRETARY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 7792-40100, KISUMU
Hand delivered applications can be dropped at our offices located at Kisumu County Public Service Board Offices (Former M.E.O Office), Okore Road, Milimani, Kisumu.
All candidates interested in any of the above positions must attach clearance certificates from KRA, HELB, EACC, CID, CRB and Commission for Higher Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: The County Government of Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer and women, the youth and persons with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply and also indicate so in their applications.
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The county health department in collaboration with partners rolled out the HPV vaccine to be offered to girls 10 years of age in eleven public health facilities and outreach to schools targeting 35000 girls across the county.
The Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) that cause cervical cancer treatment will be available and free in all public immunizing facilities kicked off in October with the official launch in Homabay County. Nine girls from Kibuye primary school were the first to receive the vaccine during the launch at Kisumu County referral hospital.
The County department of health launched the process of introducing the HPV vaccine into the routine vaccination program to reduce the burden due to cervical cancer in the county.
Speaking during the launch, the chief guest and also the director of health Dr. Dickens Onyango stated that the HPV vaccination to girls before exposure is one of the sure ways to achieve protection against cervical cancer adding that each girl will be vaccinated with 2 doses of HPV vaccine given at an interval of six months apart as an injection on the upper right arm.
“The vaccine will be offered as part of the routine immunization schedule in health facilities and through targeted school outreaches.” Said Dr. Onyango.
The launch follows the successful roll-out of the HPV vaccine training activities that have been cascaded to sub-county stakeholders meeting, training of health providers and micro-planning and sensitization meetings for teachers.
Stakeholders present lauded the introduction of the vaccine stating that it is effective and has been independently evaluated and licensed for routine immunization programs noting that cervical cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths in women in Kenya.
By Matilda Atieno
Girls of age 10 years from Kibuye primary school receiving HPV vaccination during the launch of the introduction of the vaccine at Kisumu County Referral Hospital
The South Africa High Commissioner, Thembela Ngculu in the company of Counsellor Economic and Investment Advisor, Zanele Sanni today visited the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Sports where they were received by the Ag Chief Officer Mr. Thomas Ouko.
The aim of their visit was to discuss the investment opportunities and the areas of collaboration within the department ahead of the 9th Africities summit to be held in Kisumu come 2021.
In his presentation on the Tourism investment opportunities, Mr. Ouko highlighted the key areas such as the Lake Victoria Convention Center- conference facility, Hospitality and training center, Aqua Park, Cruise ship, Water Sports, One stop Sports Complex, Film Park, Kisumu beach Golf Hotel, Kisumu museum amphitheater, among many others.
Some of the lead products currently being marketed by the department include: Kisumu International Airport being the shortest route to Maasai Mara compared to Nairobi- Jinja, Kit Mikayi heritage site, Impala Sanctuary, Equator line and Agro tourism (Ahero rice schemes and sugar)
The Chairman KNCCI, Mr. Israel Agina and the Director, Mr. Albert Ojonyo during the discussions elaborated on their partnership with the County on development of the Lake front where plans are underway to expand the Golf area and putting up hotel to the world class standards to encourage Golf Sports in the region.
They have also partnered with the County in pushing for direct flights to Kisumu International Airport to boost business in the region.
The South Africa High Commissioner, on his part, gave a nod to the development activities outlined, and willingly affirmed their participation to bridge the gap before the Africities conference in 2021.
“South Africa has identified Kenya as a strategic development partner in the continent since we share experiences on how to respond to development challenges”, he said
He reiterated that they stand ready to collaborate with the County on the development opportunities outlined.
Also present in the meeting were: Winnie Otieno CEO KNCCI, KenInvest, Kisumu regional Manager, Mr. Laban Mburu, County Director for Sports, Mr. Ken Otieno, and County Officers from department of Tourism
The South Africa High Commissioner Thembela Ngculu, Counsellor Economic and Investment Advisor, Zanele Sanni and the Ag Chief Officer Tourism Mr. Thomas Ouko at the Dunga Board Walk
A partnership between the Embassy of Russia, the United Nations in Kenya and the County Government of Kisumu have determined to clear the water hyacinth in Lake Victoria following an injection of Ksh. 700 million by the Russian government towards the project.
The pronouncement was made during a courtesy call to Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and his Deputy Dr. Ochieng’ Owili by the Russian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Dmitry Maksimychev, Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee -UN Resident Coordinator and Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and ASAL, Hon. Eugene Wamalwa.
The project which is cognizant of the current activities that have led to large – scale pollution of the world’s second-largest lake, seeks to attract private investors especially in the converted products from hyacinth, to providing inputs, equipment, finance and market development.
The overall goal of the project is to benefit an estimated 4.5 million people sharing the lake in the five riparian counties of Kisumu, Busia, Migori, Homa Bay and Siaya.
More importantly, Kisumu seeks to partner with the Russian government in telemedicine, a move that is set to improve service delivery to the residents.
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o (Right) together with Russian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Dmitry Maksimychev and CS for Devolution and ASAL, Hon. Eugene Wamalwa,
