Excitement as Got Nyabondo Water is Commissioned

The long-distance walk-in search for clean water by the women and girls of got Nyabondo in Kajulu has come to an end, following the commissioning of a borehole in the area by the County Executive member for Water, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Mr. Salmon Orimba in the company of a delegation from water
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Kisumu Aquaculture Stakeholder Annual Review Workshop Convened

Fish farmers from the four sub counties implementing Aquaculture Business Development Project, converged at the Kisumu Hotel to review the progress and the adjustments required to improve aquaculture in the region. The meeting brought on board aquaculture stakeholders across the divide to review the current situation and existing challenges, identify the gaps in the implementation
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Kisumu Marks 2021 World Menstrual Hygiene Day in Nyakach

By Matilda Atieno Kisumu county in partnership with the Kenya girl guides association under the patronage of the First Lady Mrs. Dorothy Nyong’o marked the world menstrual hygiene day in an event held at Onyinge Nazarene primary school in central Nyakach ward. The 2021 celebrations brought together school-going girls with the mission to raise awareness
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Kisumu’s ICT Policy in The Pipeline

By Matilda Atieno Kisumu has witnessed dramatic evolution since the inception of devolution, presenting an array of opportunities to, the residents and entrepreneurs through access to Information Communication and Technology (ICT). It is with this transformation that the county department of education ICT and Human capacity development recognized the need to develop an ICT policy
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Kisumu Marks the Annual Aquaculture Day

Residents of Kisumu County yesterday joined the rest of the nation in marking the 2021 national aquaculture day celebrated annually every 20th of May. The event held at Kambare Farm- Mutwala in Muhoroni sub county was presided over by the Deputy County Commissioner, Mr. Benedict Munywoki, accompanied by the CEC Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock and Fisheries,
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Kisumu County Breaking the Norm in TVET Programs

By Matilda Atieno Kisumu stands out to be the first county to embrace the on-campus baby care program in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centers targeting young mothers who wish to pursue vocational training. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the County Government and Kidogo Innovations, by CEC member for Education
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Small Holder Traders and Farmers in Kisumu Receive Personal Protective Equipment to Boost the Fight Against Covid-19

County department of Agriculture in partnership with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) yesterday issued small holder traders and farmers with the second consignment of assorted Personal Protective Equipment to boost the fight against corona virus pandemic The consignment comprises of 5 thermo guns, 10 hand washing peddles, 100 packets of surgical Masks, 20 number 500ml
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Renewed Efforts to Enhance Justice for SGBV Survivors in Kisumu

In post-COVID-19 the County government in collaboration with Plan International and Talanta Africa have taken significant steps to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Kisumu. The partnership set to establish access to justice for SGBV survivors through evidence protection for the Prevention and Management of SGBV, following the rising cases reported in Kisumu County
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Kisumu Youth Innovation Center Coming Soon

By Matilda Atieno May is a special time of the year as the world celebrates youth Service Month. Throughout the month of May, youths interact in Rotary Youth Exchange opportunities to grow through service, develop skills, mentor and be mentored. In anticipation to promote skills development and innovation the County government embarked on the construction
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