Ahero’s Multi-Stage Rice Mill Signals Major Economic Leap for Kisumu
Thursday, 27 November 2025
By: Emily Mikwa A wave of economic transformation swept through Ahero as Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o officially commissioned a 2.5 metric tons per hour multistage rice mill. The event, held today, marked a significant milestone, hailed by the Governor not just as an investment in infrastructure but as a bold strategic investment in the farmers and
- Published in Agriculture
Kisumu Digital Leap as the Launch of VTC Hub, Cements Future in Skills and Innovation
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Kisumu County officially threw open the doors to a new era of digital learning today, with the launch of the Katito VTC Digital Community Hub. The centre, a state-of-the-art digital library, is the cornerstone of the County push to transform vocational training into a powerhouse of innovation and digital readiness. The vision for this ambitious
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Governor Nyong’o: Statistical Abstract is a Governance Tool, Not Just a Technical Report
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
BY: Agwanda Saye The Kisumu County Statistical Abstract 2024 is more than just a technical publication; it is a valuable governance tool that symbolizes a collective resolve: that every decision affecting the people must be grounded in verifiable facts, credible analysis, and reliable information. This was the statement from Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o. In
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Kisumu County Teams Flagged Off for KICOSCA Games in Siaya
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Kisumu County staff members participating in the 12th Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) games were officially flagged off today ahead of the competition in Siaya County. Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owilli presided over the ceremony, sending off the county’s contingent which is set to compete in 24 disciplines from November 23rd to 30th,
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Celebrating Culture and Cohesion: KICOSCA 2025 Games Get Underway
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
By: Emily Mikwa The 12th Edition of the Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural (KICOSCA) Games 2025 kicked off with pomp and color in Siaya County today. The new patron, H.E. Hon. James Orengo, flagged off the county teams for a vibrant procession from Karapul Primary School to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium. The procession was a
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Kisumu Launches Innovative HIV Prevention Program for Young Women
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
By Lorraine AnyangoIn a major step forward for HIV prevention, researchers from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have unveiled an innovative delivery system designed to improve Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access and use among young women in Western Kenya. Dubbed ‘PrEP MY WAY,’ the study will implement a novel community-based approach starting in January 2026
Governor Nyong’o: Statistical Abstract is a Governance Tool, Not Just a Technical Report
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
By: Agwanda Saye The Kisumu County Statistical Abstract 2024 is more than just a technical publication; it is a valuable governance tool that symbolizes a collective resolve: that every decision affecting the people must be grounded in verifiable facts, credible analysis, and reliable information. This was the statement from Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o. In
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World Fisheries Day Sparks Major Push for Sustainable Lake Victoria
Friday, 21 November 2025
By: Emily Mikwa Kisumu County today celebrated World Fisheries Day , positioning the Blue Economy as Kenya’s “next great economic frontier.” The event, held at Kichinjio Beach, embraced the theme: “Catalysing Sustainable Fisheries and Responsible Aquaculture Action for the People, Ocean, and Climate.” The event brought on board the following key partners: Uvuvi SACCO, Aquaculture
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Kisumu Strengthens Multi-Sector Nutrition Initiative
Friday, 21 November 2025
By: Emily Mikwa The Kisumu County Government’s Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Team recently paid a courtesy call to the Principal Secretary for Gender and Children Services, CPA Caren Ageng’o, at her office in the NSSF building, Nairobi. Multi-Sectoral Nutrition (MSN) governance has been hailed as an effective mechanism to reduce undernutrition. The County Government of Kisumu, under
- Published in Agriculture
Kisumu Charts a Resilient Future Through a UNDP Project to Strengthen Urban Resilience to Emerging Disasters and Climate Risks
Friday, 21 November 2025
By Matilda Atieno The County Government of Kisumu strengthened its defense strategy against climate change during a five-day technical validation and capacity-building workshop recently held in Kisumu. The workshop, convened by the County Government, UNDP, and partners under the Resilient Urban Futures Project, brought together county departments, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and local stakeholders
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