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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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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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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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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Where Water Flows, Equality Grows as Kisumu Celebrates World Water Day

By Matilda Atieno The County Government of Kisumu today joined the global community in commemorating World Water Day 2026 at Sondu in Nyakach Sub-County, marking a significant milestone in the quest for sustainable water development and social equity. Under the timely theme of Water and Gender, the celebration highlighted the profound link between water access
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Mapping the Future: Kisumu County and APHRC Partner to Tackle Urban Deprivation Through GIS Innovation

By Matilda Atieno A week of intensive digital discovery has taken root in Kisumu, ushering in a new era of data-driven governance. In a high-impact collaboration, the County Government and the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) conducted a series of workshops and technical training sessions designed to redefine how the city addresses urban
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Guardians of the Shoreline: Seme Celebrates World Wetlands Day at Bao Beach

By Matilda Atieno Under the vast, rhythmic backdrop of Lake Victoria, the community of Seme Sub-county gathered today at Bao Beach to mark World Wetlands Day. Led by the Seme Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), the event was a vibrant display of grassroots environmentalism, merging policy with physical action to protect one of the region’s most
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Kisumu Solidifies Climate Resilience Path As Stakeholders Validate Critical Annual Action Report

By Matilda Atieno  The County Government has taken a decisive step towards cementing its climate resilience agenda, following a high-stakes validation meeting for the County Climate Change Action Plan Annual Report. The session, held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Grace Onyango Social Hall, marked the final technical review before the comprehensive report is
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