Lifeline for Kolwa as Kisumu Hands Over Site for Sh30 Million Water Infrastructure Project

By Matilda Ochich Residents of Kolwa East and Central Wards in Kisumu East Sub-County have taken a decisive step toward overcoming decades of acute water scarcity following the official site handover for a climate-resilient water infrastructure project. The ceremony was led by the County Director of Water Services, Eng. Benard Asuna, alongside a team of
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Harnessing Climate Resilience through Infrastructure as County Government Hands Over Omayi Bridge and Kopondo Irrigation Sites

By Matilda Ochich In a major leap toward climate adaptation and rural empowerment, the County Government of Kisumu has officially commenced site handovers for infrastructure sub-projects funded under Phase II of the County Climate Resilience Investment Grant (CCRIGii) through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program. Under the CCRIGii framework, the county government is required
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Kisumu County Partners with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung to Review Climate Commitments

By Matilda Ochich Key environmental and climate technical experts convened for a pivotal three-day technical review workshop organized by the Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources in partnership with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. The gathering marked a critical juncture in evaluating the environmental trajectory of the county, as participants engaged in rigorous discussions aimed
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Climate Resilience in Focus: Kisumu and FLLoCA Review Phase One to Pave the Way for Phase Two Success

By Sharon Onyango and Meroline Julian, A step toward sustainable environmental management unfolded as the County Government of Kisumu, together with the FLLoCA program, visited the implementation of the County’s inaugural climate resilience interventions. Convened as part of the strategic groundwork for an upcoming second phase, the review meeting provided an essential platform to evaluate
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‎Turning the Tide on Climate Change One Seedling at a Time

‎By Matilda Atieno‎ Kisumu marked World Environment Day with a multi-pronged tree-planting and conservation campaign that spanned several sub-counties, signalling a renewed community-driven commitment to ecological restoration. ‎ ‎The main celebrations took place at Tieng’re Primary and Junior Secondary School in Kisumu West, where the CECM for Water, Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, Hon.
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Kisumu Earns Global Recognition Among World’s Leading Zero Waste Cities

By Yoga David Governor Anyang Nyong’o, flanked by CECM for Environment Judith Oluoch and City Manager Abala Wanga, alongside other county officials, during the flag-off of a new state-of-the-art waste collection truck last year at Kisumu City Hall./Photo by Calvin Ogonji Kisumu City has achieved a major global milestone after being named among the inaugural
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A Bridge of Hope as Kisumu and Gersthofen Commission the Chulaimbo Water Project

By Matilda Atieno The landscape of North West Kisumu Ward has undergone a significant transformation with the official commissioning of the refurbished Chulaimbo Water Project. This vital infrastructure milestone was marked by a high-level delegation led by Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili and the First Mayor of the City of Gersthofen, Germany, H.E. Michael Wörle.
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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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Seeding a Resilient Future: The Launch of the Pap Kadundo Integrated Community Seed Bank

By Matilda Atieno The agricultural landscape of Seme Sub-County underwent a profound transformation on Friday, 27th March 2026, as Kisumu County officially unveiled the Pap Kadundo Integrated Community Seed Bank. This landmark initiative represents a strategic convergence between the County Government, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), and the Alliance of Bioversity International
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