Kisumu Gets a New CECM for Lands
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
By Isaac Esitika and Yoga David Urban Planning Specialist, Dr Charles K’onyango Otieno is Kisumu County’s new Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Land, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development. Kisumu County led by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o today witnessed the swearing-in of Dr. K’onyango in a colorful ceremony held at the County headquarters. Dr. K’onyango took the oath
- Published in Lands, Housing & Physical Planning, News Item, Urban Planning
Justice Comes Home to Seme as Kombewa Law Courts Open
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
By Yoga David. Photos by Calvin Randy The Judiciary has today moved justice closer to the people in Kisumu County. In a glittering ceremony, Kisumu Governor Prof.Peter Anyang Nyong’o and Chief Justice Martha Koome have today officially opened the Kombewa Law Courts in Seme, Kisumu County.The new judicial facility is expected to significantly enhance access
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Kisumu Hosts Chief Justice Koome as she Launches a Tribunal and City Court Facilities
Monday, 12 May 2025
By Bella Ikida and Isaac Esitika Photos by Calvin Randy Kisumu took a historic stride toward deepening access to justice and judicial reforms today as the county led by Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o hosted Chief Justice Martha Koome for the official launch of the county’s first Tribunals Shared Services and the handover of the newly
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Governor Nyong’o Hosts Senate Agriculture Committee to Strengthen Kisumu’s Agri-Economy.
Friday, 09 May 2025
By Yoga David Photos by Innocent Oleche Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o today hosted members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for a courtesy call at his City Hall office. The delegation was led by Chairperson Sen. Wakoli Wafula and Vice Chairperson Sen. Alexander Mundigi. The members included Sen. Catherine Muyeka
- Published in Agriculture, News Item
Restoring a Smile and Mobility Dignity to PWDs in Kisumu
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
The County Government of Kisumu in partnership with Hope Mobility Kenya have embarked on restoring dignity through distribution of mobility devices to persons with disability in Kisumu. Speaking today during the launch and distribution of the mobility devices at Mama Grace Onyango hall, Governor Nyong’o extended his heartfelt gratitude to Hope Mobility Kenya for the
Victoria Annex Reopens as Specialized Sickle Cell and Surgical Hub, Governor Nyong’o Leads Launch
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
By Esitika Isaac Photos by Calvin Randy Kisumu County Governor, His Excellency Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, today officially launched the newly refurbished Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) Victoria Annex Hospital in Milimani, which will also serve as a specialized Sickle Cell and Surgical Center. The launch marks a significant milestone in the
Vulnerability Assessment Making Kisumu Climate Resilient
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
By Matilda Atieno The County department of Water Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources with the support of the Muungano wa wanavijiji/Shack Dwellers International Kenya (SDI) today launched the Kisumu County Climate Risk & Vulnerability Assessment ( KCCRVA) report in a ceremony held at the Tom Mboya Labor College in Kisumu. To inform this effort,
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Stepping Up Community Engagements in Restoring River Auji
Friday, 25 April 2025
The County Government of Kisumu in collaboration with United Destiny Shapers have continued with community engagement towards River Auji ecosystem protection initiatives and preparations for co-designing of tree nursery establishment. The initiative under the Generation Ecosystem restoration aims to restore the biodiversity along river Auji through Nature Based Solutions. Today’s activity involved planting of trees,
- Published in Agriculture, News Item
Kisumu County Strengthens Ties with EU/FAO Through the Digital Land Governance Programme
Thursday, 17 April 2025
By Yoga David Photos by Calvin Randy The county government of Kisumu is advancing the use of technology to improve land governance, climate resilience, and sustainable development, following a high-level meeting held with the European Union mission in Kenya and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) delegation. Deputy Governor Dr. Matthew Owili hosted the delegation
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