Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex Unveiled

HE President Uhuru Kenyatta accompanied by the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o today presided of the official unveiling of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex. The Complex formerly known as Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground, an iconic recreational centre within the City of Kisumu has been renamed to immortalise the
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County Government commits to plant 40 million trees by 2022

The County Government of Kisumu has committed to plant 40 million tree seedlings to help achieve the national afforestation agenda of planting at least 2 billion trees by 2022. In partnership with the National Government and several other state and non- state actors, the PS for Environment and Forestry Dr. Chris Kiptoo alongside Kisumu Governor
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Kisumu Audit Committee Induction Workshop

The National Treasury in partnership with the German Development Cooperation- GIZ, have organized a three-day training workshop for the established Kisumu county audit Committee at Ciala Resort in Kisumu. The Training is focusing on the establishment of the audit committees, roles and responsibilities of the committees, Enterprise risk management, audit committee oversight over financial statements,
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Kisumu Marks World Food Day

County Executive Member for Agriculture, livestock, irrigation and Fisheries Mr. Gilchrist Okuom addressing the people during World Food Day celebrations in Nyalenda Farmers and residents of Kisumu County today converged at the united Destiny Shapers in Nyalenda to celebrate the World food day. The event marked annually every 16th October is themed “Grow, Nourish, Sustain
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Governor Nyong’o unveils free health insurance cover to support vulnerable families

At least 90,000 vulnerable families within Kisumu County will now be able to access free medical services following the launch of a new Medical Insurance Cover dubbed “Marwa Kisumu Solidarity Health Insurance Scheme” by the County Government. The County Government through Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o this morning presented a cheque of Kshs. 67.5 million
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Kisumu Marks Handwashing Day A Midst Covid 19 Pandemic

Kisumu County carried on with advocacy on handwashing through demonstration of handwashing techniques and distribution of sanitizers and soap to mark the global handwashing day on the 15th of October 2020. To commemorate global handwashing day, the county health department in collaboration with partners including, WSUP, Practical Action, Care Kenya, SWAP and KIWASH distributed hand
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First Lady of Kisumu County Donates Relief Items for Orphans and Vulnerable Children

Mama Kisumu, Dorothy Nyong’o, yesterday donated relief items for orphans and vulnerable children of Dolfine Korando Faith Foundation, located at Korando B in Kisumu County. The items were received by the Director and Founder of Dolfine Korando Faith Foundation madam Dolfine Dawa Oliech, who appreciated the first lady’s support, which came at a time when
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Public Participation on County Budget Review and Outlook Paper 2020 Convened

The Ward Administrator, Mr.Patrick Olweny leading the people of Manyatta B in public participation on CBROP 2020 at Kasawino hall Kisumu County, Department of Finance and Economic planning organised a seven day public participation on County Budget Review and out look Paper (CBROP) FY 2019/2020 across all the wards within the county. The exercise was
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Transforming Urban Agriculture through Technology and Innovation

Kisumu County Extension Officer Mr. James Samo instructing other extension Officers on how to construct a key hole garden at the Mamboleo Show ground (Photos by: Mikwa Emily) The County extension officers (TOTs) converged at the Mamboleo Show ground to practically apply skills learnt on urban food systems, a week after their training in Kakamega
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