A Unified Front to Save the Nyandiwa Namthoi Dunga Ecosystem

By Matilda Ochich Kisumu County has taken a definitive step toward environmental restoration and climate security through a two-day strategic workshop dedicated to the future of the Nyandiwa-Namthoi-Dunga wetland system. Organized in a high-level partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the forum served as the launching pad for a comprehensive management plan designed
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Kisumu Pioneers an Inclusive Path to Climate Resilience

By: Matilda Atieno While many cities wait for disaster to strike before they act, Kisumu County is busy building a fortress of foresight. From March 24th to 26th, 2026, the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel became a hub of strategic transformation as over 60 experts gathered for a high-stakes workshop on Urban Risk-Informed Development Planning. The
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Kisumu County Pioneers Inclusive Path toward a Climate Resilient Future

By: Emily Mikwa Kisumu County has taken a decisive step in safeguarding its urban future by hosting a three-day workshop focused on Urban Risk-Informed Development Planning. Held at the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel from March 24th to 26th, 2026, the forum brought together over 60 experts including city planners, disaster risk management specialists, and representatives
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Kisumu Charts a Resilient Future Through a UNDP Project to Strengthen Urban Resilience to Emerging Disasters and Climate Risks

By Matilda Atieno The County Government of Kisumu strengthened its defense strategy against climate change during a five-day technical validation and capacity-building workshop recently held in Kisumu. The workshop, convened by the County Government, UNDP, and partners under the Resilient Urban Futures Project, brought together county departments, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and local stakeholders
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Kisumu Battles Disaster: Rice Crop Lost to Hailstorm While Kibuye Market Collapse Spurs County Action

Kisumu County is grappling with the aftermath of distinct but equally devastating disasters, prompting simultaneous response and assessment efforts from the county government. A severe hailstorm has wiped out the majority of the rice harvest in Kadibo sub-county, while a recent heavy downpour caused a section of the Kibuye Market to collapse. The most severe
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Kisumu Governor is Committed to Making Kisumu County Resilient by 2030

By: Emily Mikwa Governor Nyong’o has today appended his signature on the MoU as a commitment towards making Kisumu County Resilient. Through participating in MCR 2030, Kisumu County is committed to apply ten essentials for making Counties resilient. These include 1. Organize for disaster resilience 2. Identify, understand and use current and future risk scenarios
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Kisumu County Faces a Number of Hazards; Need for Solution

By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu County Chief Officer for Communication ,Special Programmes and Public Affairs Timothy Nyakwamba is saying that the County and City faces a number of hazards such as flooding, fire outbreaks, spread of diseases ,hailstorm ,traffic related accidents ,heatwave and environmental degradation which needs urgent solution. Speaking during the closing of a capacity
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 Kisumu Marks International Day for Disaster Reduction

By Lavender Awuor In a National symposium on disaster prevention held in Kisumu County on 13th of October, Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o delivered a message of unity and preparedness. He emphasized the critical need for disaster prevention and urged all stakeholders to work together to make Kisumu County more resilient. Disasters have previously taken a
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Stepping Up Covid -19 Mitigation Measures in the Informal Settlements

Governor Nyong’o warned the County residents against complacency in adherence to mitigation measures in place toward the fight against Covid – 19 pandemic. Currently, the responsibility of the management of Covid-19 has been shouldered on communities following the opening of the country after 3-months cessation on COVID -19 prone areas. “You cannot defy death when
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