CELEBRATING WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2024

By Matilda Atieno On World Environment Day, Kisumu County and its partners join the global call to “End Plastic Pollution” with urgency and a sense of inclusion. In a powerful show of commitment, the Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o represented by CEC member for Finance Mr. George Okongo, called on the local communities to join
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Kisumu Launches New Waste Recovery Facility Ahead of World Environment Day

By Mildred Adhiambo & Bella Ikida In a bid to combat plastic pollution and enhance waste management, the Kisumu County Government has launched a new Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Kondele West, Kisumu Central. The event presided over by County Executive Committee Member for Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Judith Oluoch, comes on
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Inception Meeting of the Project “Transforming Livelihoods through Climate Resilient, Low Carbon, Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains in the LREB in Kisumu.”

Kisumu County Government team led by the CECM for WENCCNR, Madam Judith Oluoch, today held a high-level inception meeting with representatives from FAO – Kenya, led by Tito Arunga, to officially introduce the project to County government officials.The new project will span over a period of 6years and the Danish,Kenya government and FAO Kenya will
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FLLoCA Partnership Bolsters Adaptation and Mitigation measures with the Commissioning of Kisumu Green Resource Center

By Matilda Atieno In a significant advancement for Kisumu Climate resilient investment, the research center located at the Railways ward in Kisumu Central was officially commissioned earlier today. The resource center is projected at a cost of Kshs.120M upon its completion with its initial and ongoing phase being implemented at a cost of Kshs. 40M.
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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’s Smart Meter Initiative to Pave Way for Energy Efficiency

By Matida Atieno In the quest for a sustainable energy future, Kisumu County and its stakeholders are set to adopt smart metering with the aim of improving energy efficiencies and cost savings in the health facilities. Investment in smart meters as energy efficient technology, stands to revolutionize energy use through cutting down consumption and boosting
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SWOT Analysis, Identification of Nature Based Solution Activities and Financing Sources in Rehabilitation of Auji River in Kisumu

A team of technical experts from the government agencies, NGOs and CBOs held a meeting at Maseno Agricultural Training Center to carry out a SWOT Analysis aimed at restoring river Auji. Some of the strengths identified during the discussions were: the existing policies on water quality regulations, waste management regulations, wetlands river banks and lake
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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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Restoring River Auji in Kisumu

River Auji, which until in the recent past was covered with lush vegetation, charming scenery and clear waters; perfect for leisure walks and sightseeing, today, is affected by pollution due to domestic waste disposal along the banks, which not only threaten the health of the residents, but also affects the quality of water Coupled with
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