CECM Beatrice Odongo Touts Agribusiness as Key to Youth Empowerment in West Seme

By Willys Juma CECM for Sports, Culture, Gender, and Youth Affairs, Hon. Beatrice Odongo, has strongly urged youth and women in West Seme to embrace agribusiness as the primary path to economic empowerment, declaring that self-employment opportunities far outweigh the search for formal employment. The CECM made the remarks on Tuesday during a visit to
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Kisumu City Set to Host Dala 7s Rugby Tournament

By: Erasto Agwanda Kisumu City will host this year’s edition of the popular Dala Sevens Rugby Tournament beginning from 13th-14th at Jommo Kenyatta Stadium Mamboleo. The organizers of the tournament,Kisumu Rugby Football Club Secretariat paid a courtesy call to Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o came by to bring him to speed on their preparedness for the
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Kisumu Backs Agai Mixed and Sigoti Girls as They Chase National Glory

By Yoga David. Deputy Governor Dr Mathew Owili, talking to the students of Agai Secondary and Sigoti Complex/Photos by Adams Claine Kisumu is rallying behind Agai Mixed Secondary and Sigoti Complex Girls as the two teams prepare to represent Nyanza region at the National Secondary school games in Kakamega. At a special breakfast meeting held
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State Department of Sports Officials Visit Kisumu for Moi Stadium Upgrade

By Yoga David Photos by Adams Claine A team from the Ministry of Sports, State Department of Sports, Creative Economy and Youth Affairs today visited Kisumu to assess the current state of Moi stadium ahead of a planned major upgrade. The delegation led by Eng. John Ruga was received by Kisumu County Secretary Hesbon Hongo
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Encouraging Youth Entrepreneurship In the Rural Kisumu

By Luisa County government, in partnership with Village Enterprise, has introduced a youth engagement program aimed at addressing unemployment and driving economic growth, particularly in North Nyakach Ward in Kisumu. The Village Enterprise is a locally led, community-based organisation working to equip first-time entrepreneurs with the resources and skills to start income-generating businesses and savings
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Kisuma Festival Wraps Up in Kisumu Central After Eight Days of Auditions in The Sub-Counties

By Matilda Atieno The second edition of the Kisuma Arts and Cultural Festival wrapped up successfully after the County Department of Sports, Culture, Gender and Youth Affairs held auditions in every Sub-County for the one-day showcase of the best cultural and contemporary performances from residents. Every year, Kisumu County plays host to the Kisuma Arts
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Governor Nyong’o Praises ‘Golden Girls’ Nyamira hockey team for victory in East and Central Africa Championship

By Matilda Atieno Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyongo’ Tuesday led the people of Rata village in celebrating the Nyamira hockey golden girls who stunned the village with their superlative and stellar performance that has brought fame and pride to the community in Seme Subcounty and to Kenya at large. The team of girls trained and
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Kisumu Receives KES 300,000 Sponsorship to KICOSCA 9th Edition

By Matilda Atieno Posta Kenya through the Post Master General, Mr. John Tanui, and Kisumu County gave Sh300, 000 thousand for the 9th edition of the KICOSCA games that will bring together various counties from Kenya. A team of representatives from Posta Kenya Nyanza region, the Manager sales, Mr. Thomas Orina, and Sales Nyanza representative
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Preparation Returns to Action as Kisumu Gears Up For KICOSCA Games

By Matilda Atieno This week, Kisumu plaid host to a series of consultative meetings in preparation for the 9th edition of the KICOSCA games to be held starting 15th through to the 21st of January 2023 in Kisumu. The KICOSCA National Executive Council, which brought together representatives from various county governments, held a 4 days
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