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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Kisumu and Gersthofen Seal Pact for Chulaimbo Solar Water Project

By Matilda Atieno In a blend of cultural diplomacy and infrastructure development, the County Government of Kisumu and the City of Gersthofen, Germany, have formally signed a Partnership Agreement, setting a rigorous framework for the solarization and upscaling of the Chulaimbo Water Project. The agreement is more than just a document, it is a six-month
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Quenching a City’s Thirst: Kisumu’s Journey to 91% Water Coverage

By Matilda Atieno The County Government of Kisumu, under the leadership of Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, hosted a high-level delegation for a joint supervision mission and groundbreaking ceremony for a major water infrastructure project at Obulo in Kisumu East. Governor Nyong’o was joined by the French Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Arnaud Suquet, the Cabinet Secretary for
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Relief As New Holo Water Project Offers Access to Clean and Safe Water

By Matilda Atieno As part of the climate resilience investment projects, the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) drilled a new borehole at Chemelil ward in Muhoroni subcounty to restore access to safe water for over 2,000 people in the local Chemelil community. Access to clean water remains a major challenge as many households do not
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The Kisumu County Green Investment First TWG Convened

By Matilda Atieno The County Government in partnership with Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) convened a two day Technical Working Group Workshop (TWG) to foster collaboration in the Green investment facility project. Since inception in 2022 with the commissioning of the County Green Financing Assessment which provided the first-ever analysis on the green assets
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Kisumu County Reviews Nutrition Action Plan, Sets Stage for Next Phase.

By Lorraine Anyango. The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with various stakeholders, is currently convening an end-term review of the Kisumu County Nutrition Action Plan (KCNAP) 2021-2023. The five-day meeting, in Bungoma County, aims to assess the plan’s implementation, identify successes, and challenges, and chart a course for the next phase. The KCNAP, with
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Efforts to Advance Climate Change Resilience in Kisumu

By Matilda Atieno The Kisumu County Climate Change Council convened its first meeting to discuss the FLLOCCA Project progress report and address climate action plans to improve coordinated responses as stipulated in the Kisumu County Climate Change Act 2020. The Council also addressed the Financial report, on FLLOCCA, the work plan, and the Budget. The
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