Finance CS Mbadi Rolls Out Khs.287M water project in Seme

Kisumu County was honored to host the Treasury and Economic Planning, Cabinet Secretary (CS), John Mbadi,  flanked by Member of parliament, Seme subcounty Dr. James Nyikal, and the FLLoCA National Coordinator Peter Odhengo in Seme Subcounty. The delegation was received by the Deputy Governor Dr.Mathews Owili, who led the team in an inspection exercise for
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FLLOCA Funded Solar Irrigation Pumps for Smallholder Farmers in Ombeyi

By Matilda Atieno The smallholder farmers of Ombeyi ward in Muhoroni sub County are thrilled to have received 5 sets of solar water pumps distributed to 5 groups towards adopting solar-powered irrigation systems as a critical adaptive strategy by the farmers . The FLLoCA funded Solar water pumps aims to promote solar irrigation as a
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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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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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Upgrading Kuoyo and Chulaimbo Water Projects in Kisumu

Kisumu County through partnerships is working to enhance water production and connectivity to the household level. It’s against this backdrop that plans are underway to upgrade Kuoyo and Chulaimbo Water Projects in Kisumu West Sub County, North West Kisumu Ward with support from the German Government. A team from Germany led by the Mayor Margit
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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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