Kisumu Tourism Fiesta 2026 Officially Launched

By Jacob Owiti Kisumu County has launched the Kisumu Tourism Fiesta 2026 in a colorful ceremony. The event was officially flagged off by Deputy Governor H.E. Dr. Mathews Owili, who was accompanied by the CECM for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports, Ms. Farida Ahmed Salim, senior county officials, and development partners. The flag-off featured local
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Kisumu Marches in Solidarity as Historic Campaign to Eliminate Sexual Violence in Conflict Reaches Climax

By Rae Burnet and Elijah Oluga A renewed wave of collective action swept through the streets of Kisumu as residents and human rights defenders joined hands for a major procession marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. The energetic march served as the grand finale of a comprehensive three-day campaign
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Governor Nyong’o Hosts Team from Kenya Film Commission.

By Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o today hosted a delegation from the Kenya Film Commission led by its Planning and Strategy Director Collins Okoth at his City Hall Office. “We discussed practical ways to grow Kisumu’s creative economy through better policies, skills development and empowering our young filmmakers, while positioning Kisumu as a
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Kisumu Set to Get into Partnership with Swiss Organization to Boost Tourism, Trade, and Waste Management

By: Agwanda Saye Plans are underway for a collaboration between the County Government of Kisumu and African Heritage Switzerland, a Switzerland-based organization focusing on African culture, across various sectors. The sectors targeted for this partnership are Waste Management, Sports, Tourism and Culture, and Food Nutrition. According to the organization’s founding Chief Executive Officer, Beatrice Schnelli
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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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Governor Nyong’o Pledges Support as Misango Arts Ensemble Prepares for FESTAC

By Yoga David  An artistic moment filled the Governor’s Office at City Hall today as the Misango Arts Ensemble brought a slice of theatre to the heart of the County Government. Their powerful performance of an excerpt from Angola Venezalanos – Voyage left the room captivated and set the tone for a historic journey ahead.
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Governor Nyong’o Backs Plan to Upgrade Mama Grace Onyango Cultural Centre.

By Yoga David Photos by Omondi Lennox Governor Anyang Nyong’o has committed to promoting arts and culture in Kisumu, following a meeting with the board of management of Mama Grace Onyango Cultural Centre. The board led by Chairperson Prof. Humphrey Obara paid the governor a courtesy call to discuss key issues around the governance, autonomy,
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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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