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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‎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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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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Kisumu Pilots Financial Tracking Model to Revolutionize County Food Systems

By: Emily Mikwa The launch of the County-led Food Systems Transformation (COFFCI) project today at the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel marks a strategic milestone for Kisumu County. The workshop formally introduced the Food Systems Financial Flow Analysis (3FS), a data-driven framework designed to map investments across agriculture, infrastructure, and nutrition to ensure a resilient food
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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 Multi- Sectoral Expertise Tapped as Changemakers in Fight Against NCDs

By: Emily Mikwa A five-day workshop today commenced at the Sunset Hotel in Kisumu from November 17th to 21st, equipping local delivery agents with skills to implement the ambitious four-year Changemaker Project. The goal was to enable them to effectively implement and monitor sustainable health modules and urban farming initiatives in schools and communities.The Changemaker
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