Promoting poultry Keeping among Small holder Farmers in Kisumu County

The County government of Kisumu in collaboration with FAO- Kenya through the Urban Food Systems project organised a three day training as from 26th to 30th August, 2021, to 30 farmers of Kotieno group in Kobura Ward, Nyando Sub county. The aim of the training is to equip the farmers with technical skills in poultry
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Fish Farmers in Kisumu Receive Inputs to Enhance Production Under the Aquaculture Business Development Program (ABDP)

Fish farming in Kisumu today received a shot in the arm after receiving farm input materials and equipment for extension services courtesy of the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) in an event held at Ahero Vocational Training Center, in Nyando Sub County. The farm input materials for Nyando sub county included: 31 pond liners, 57
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42M Worth of Learning Materials and Foodstuffs Goes to County ECD Schools in Kisumu

By Matilda Atieno The deputy governor Dr. Mathew Owili today flagged off assorted learning materials and foodstuffs worth 42 M to go to the ECD centers across the 7 sub-counties in Kisumu. The learning materials worth KSh 25min and foodstuff comprising of rice and cooking oil at the coast of 17 million will go towards
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An Oasis of Livelihood: The Holo Orucho Water Pan to Ease Water Stress for the Community

The long-distance treks in search for water by the Holo Orucho community has today come to an end after the CECM Finance and Economic Planning, Mr. George Okong’o flunked by the CECM Agriculture, Mr. Gilchrist Okuom commissioned a 7 million water pan project in East Kano Wawidhi Ward, Nyando Sub County. Previously, the community’s only
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Excitement as Community Water Project is Commissioned and WASH Program Launched in Nyakach

It was song, dance and ululations yesterday as the County Executive Member for Water, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Mr. Salmon Orimba in the company of the Living Water Services officials commissioned the Bishop N.K Ngala School and Community water project in Kajimbo village, South West Ward, Nyakach Sub County. The community’s reliance on
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FAO Representative Field Visit to Kisumu

The Food and Agriculture Organization Representative to Kenya, Madam Carla Mucavi yesterday toured the county to follow up on the implementation of Urban Food Systems project activities;response to Covid-19 and Flood Challenges within Kisumu County. She was accompanied by the FAO- Kenya Inclusive Value Chain Sub program lead, Mr. Tito Arunga, FAO- Kenya Land governance
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Kisumu Embarks on SEACAP Development Process in Response to The Impact of Climate Change and Access to Sustainable Energy

By Matilda Atieno The county government in partnership with Expertise France under the Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action (SEACAP) project, organized a workshop to enlighten stakeholders on the progress of the SEACAP development process. The one-day workshop facilitated by UHAI Lake Forum focused on providing guidelines to the stakeholders on the SEACAP project, highlighting
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County Department Recognizes Staff Outstanding Achievements

By Matilda Atieno The County Department of Roads, Transport and Public works today broke the record in honoring its staff through recognition awards in a ceremony held at the departmental grounds. The report by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), 99% of the roads had been done in the 2020/2021 financial year, acting as an indicator
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Women, Youth and People with Disability to Access 24M In Revolving Fund

By Matilda Atieno The County government has rolled out the capacity building for the beneficiaries of the Kisumu County women, youth and people living with disabilities revolving fund to enable access to microloans for small businesses. Over 70 small businesses are set to benefit from the 24 million funds currently available to be shared among
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