Validation of the Findings of Scoping Study of Jubilee and Kibuye Markets in Kisumu

By: Emily Mikwa The stakeholders met to validate the primary respondents and stakeholders findings on integrating vital nutrition criteria into wholesale market investments at the Pinecone Hotel in Kisumu on Friday. The exercise brought on board stakeholders from County departments of Trade and markets, Revenue collection, Treasury, national planning, city management that is critical since
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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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Kisumu County Establishes Business Centre

By Agwanda Saye Photos by Collins Owuor Kisumu County Government has established the County Business Incubation and Innovation Center where start ups and Small Enterprises receive mentorship ,market access support and skills development to fast-track their growth and competitiveness. These were said by the County’s Deputy Governor Dr.Ochieng’ Owili during the Enterpreneurship clinic themed “Kisumu
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Kisumu Partners with National Government to Nurture Talents of Young Entrepreneurs

By Nancy Juma About 200 youths from Kisumu County are set to benefit from a nationwide Business Idea Competition Programme dubbed, ” Plug Mtaani – Vijana 2Invest”. The innovative initiative is being implemented by the National Government through the State Department of Commerce- MITI in collaboration with Kisumu County Department of Trade, Business and Marketing,
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221 MSMEs Graduation Presided Over By Deputy Governor Dr. Owili

By Collins Owuor Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili this afternoon presided over the graduation of 221 MSMEs who underwent innovation training for Business Digitalization and E-commerce Accelerating Programme courtesy of Stanbic Bank Foundation in partnership with GIZ. The project highlighted the significance of digital transformation for ensuring business continuity and expanding job markets. The
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Ongoing Partnership and Implementation of USAID-Funded Global Labor Program

The County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Marketing Ms. Farida Salim joined the USAID implementing organization – Sightsavers in a meeting that highlighted key areas of inclusion in Kisumu which included, trade, diversity, equity and accessibility. The meeting also shared a brief on the global labour Program and the purpose of the
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Promoting Employment Opportunities and Agriprenuership among Youth and Women in East Africa

Youths and Women in Agribusiness drawn from Kisumu, Siaya and Kakamega Counties today converged for a 3-day training on Business Development Services Program held at the Acacia Hotel in Kisumu Courtesy of Food and Agriculture Organization. The project dubbed Promoting Employment Opportunities and Agriprenuership among Youth and Women, funded by Japan Government and being implemented
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Capacity Building of Kisumu Women Street Food Vendors on Food Safety and Quality Management under the Green Cities Initiative

By: Emily Mikwa 56 Kisumu county women street food vendors are the beneficiaries of a four day training on matters food safety and quality management held in the pilot areas; Kondele, Nyalenda and Nyamasaria under the green Cities Initiative, supported by FAO, and implemented by the Practical Action in collaboration with the County Government of
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Capacity Building of Youths on Entrepreneurial Skills in Kisumu

By: Emily Mikwa 100 youths from Kisumu county, selected from the seven sub counties are set to benefit from a three day entrepreneurial skills training with a bias on three value chains: fish, poultry and indigenous vegetables, held as from today at the Joel Omino Hall in Nyalenda Estate. The training dubbed Jiinue Business accelerator
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