Kisumu’s GESI Dissemination Meeting

By Matilda Atieno The Final Dissemination Meeting of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion study (GESI) took place at the Vic hotel, organized by KEFEADO in partnership with USAID- Global Labor program inclusive futures under a coalition of partners led by sightsavers International. The meeting aimed at sharing findings on gender and social inclusion analysis
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Kisumu Marks the World Fisheries Day

BY: Emily Mikwa Residents of Kisumu County today joined the rest of the world in celebrating the world fisheries day at Kabong’o Farm in Awasi/ Onjiko Ward, Nyando Sub County. The event observed annually, every 21st November, highlighted the theme Investing in social protection to secure equitable blue transformation in the fisheries sector. The day
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Engage Businesses to Promote Nutrition.

The county government of Kisumu has invested in promoting nutrition. It’s not only the government that is responsible for eradicating malnutrition, by contrast, but businesses also focused on nutrition initiatives serve an oligarchic interest.    To convincingly preach good nutrition, nutrition-focused businesses must be seen to be striving to eradicate malnutrition. This last week, the
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Golf Tournament DTB Golf with Us.

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LREB First Ladies Forum Addressing Social – economic Gaps in the Region

By Matilda Atieno Kisumu county played host to a 2 days meeting for the First Ladies Lake Region Economic Block (LREB) forum under the auspice of H.E. Dorothy Nyong’o. The Forum brought together First Ladies from the LREB region to participate in the regional barriers to bridging the social – economic gaps around the concept
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Kisumu receives Kshs.40 million Water Hyacinth Machine from Indian Government

By Nancy Juma The long fight against the water hyacinth menace in Lake Victoria has received a boost following a donation of a Water Hyacinth Harvester by the Indian Government to Kisumu County. The machine, valued at Kshs. 40 million was presented to Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o by the Indian High Commissioner to
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Governor Nyong’o Tables What Next for Kisumu

By Nancy Juma Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has this afternoon addressed the Third Kisumu County Assembly for the first time since his re-election for second term. This being his first official address to the people’s respresentatives as required by law, the Governor took time to highlight key achievements under his first term as
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Highlights from the Courtesy call meeting held between Kisumu Governor and Representatives from UN Women

By Matilda Atieno The county government in partnership with Physicians for Human Rights – Kenya (PHR-K) affirmed the commitment to end impunity for sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) by increasing survivors’ access to critical medical care. The UN Women paid a courtesy call to Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o on November 8, 2022.    The County
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Kisumu County Steps in to Cushion Fish Farmers from Massive Losses

By Nancy Juma The County Government has moved in with speed to rescue over 3700 fisherfolks who have suffered massive losses following mysterious death of fish stock along Lake Victoria. While addressing the press at his City Hall Office, Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o confirmed on-going reports of mass death of fish and foul
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