Community Public Participation on Kasese Waste to Energy Plant
Tuesday, 02 February 2021
County department of Environment and Natural Resources has embarked on a public participation process in Achuodho Resource Center, Kasese Market and Rweya Chief’s Camp this week to inform, engage, and consult with the community on the waste to energy factory to be put up in the region. This is in line with the requirement of
- Published in Environment, News Item
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The New Look Kisumu
Monday, 25 January 2021
Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o watering plants during the beautification exercise at the City’s Central Square ( picture by Lennox Omondi) By Nancy Juma The City of Kisumu is undergoing a rebirth through a well thought out and structured urban renewal as outlined in Governor Nyong’os Manifesto. The transformation is reflected in the ongoing
- Published in Environment, Kenya Urban support program, Urban Planning
County Government and Biogas International Limited Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Friday, 23 October 2020
County Government of Kisumu, through the directorate of Environment, and Natural Resources today signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Biogas International Limited on waste management, recycling and environmental conservation. The collaboration underscores the parties shared efforts to pilot an integrated model on solid waste management, recycling and environmental protection within Ahero market, which if successful
- Published in Environment, News Item
County Government commits to plant 40 million trees by 2022
Thursday, 22 October 2020
The County Government of Kisumu has committed to plant 40 million tree seedlings to help achieve the national afforestation agenda of planting at least 2 billion trees by 2022. In partnership with the National Government and several other state and non- state actors, the PS for Environment and Forestry Dr. Chris Kiptoo alongside Kisumu Governor
- Published in Environment, News Item
How Kisumu Is Responding to Climate Change
Monday, 10 August 2020
Established Tree nursery at Pap Kadundo Biotechnology center in Seme Sub-county ( Picture by David Wadulo) The Kisumu county government recognizes the increased threat of extreme weather and how climate change impacts on the county’s economic and social development.Just like other parts of the country, Kisumu is facing the vagaries of weather, brought about by Climate
- Published in Department of Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, News Item, Water
Leaders Consultative Forum on Koru – Soin Dam
Friday, 24 July 2020
The County Government of Kisumu in partnership with the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority this afternoon held a Leaders Consultative Forum with the County leadership ahead of the construction of the Koru – Soin dam. The discussions were geared towards providing a better roadmap for the successful implementation of the Ksh. 25 billion project.
Kisumu readies for Koru-Soin Multipurpose Dam
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili this morning received a delegation from the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority on behalf of the Governor who were in the county to brief the County Leadership on the progress and the roadmap of the implementation of the much-awaited Koru – Soin Multipurpose Dam. Led by the Authority
- Published in Department of Water, Environment, News Item, Water, Water Project
Resolutions of the County Environmental Sub- Committee
Friday, 29 May 2020
Sand harvesting and murram excavation has today been banned in Kanyakwar, along the roads, electricity poles and pipelines as Sand harvesters will now be required to secure licenses and operate within the designated areas sited by the environmental sub –committee. In addition, sand transporters will be required to apply for temporary or annual permit
- Published in Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, News Item, Uncategorized