Governor Nyong’o Says Kisumu, Kericho Counties Border Dispute is a Thing of the Past
Monday, 29 September 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, the Governor of Kisumu County, has declared that the historical border disputes between Kisumu and Kericho counties are officially a thing of the past. To mark this achievement, he proposed the erection of a monumental plaque in Sondu. Speaking at the commemoration of the International Day of Peace in
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Kisumu County Honored for Peace-Building
Monday, 29 September 2025
By: Agwanda Saye The National Integration and Cohesion Commission (NCIC) has recognized the County Government of Kisumu for its commendable efforts in promoting peace and mitigating conflicts, both within its borders and with neighboring counties. The award was received on behalf of the County by Mr. Salmon Orimba, the CECM for the Department of Public
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Governor Nyong’o Says the Late Justice Ochieng was a Fair Judge
Sunday, 28 September 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor, Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o has eulogised the late Court of Appeal Judge Justice Fredrick Andago Ochieng as a mentor to many young lawyers and a beacon of hope for those who sought justice before him. Speaking during his burial in Menara Muhoroni Sub-County ,Nyong’o said the late was known as a
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A New Era of Leadership: Kisumu Disability Community Takes Lead
Friday, 26 September 2025
By: Emily Mikwa A new chapter is unfolding in Kisumu as a groundbreaking project shifts the focus of disability inclusion from a conversation about people to one led by people with disabilities. A partnership with the County Government of Kisumu and the Hope Women with Disability (HOWID) CBO, TINADA, and CBM-Global Disability Inclusion, launched Phase
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Transgenerational Conversation Convened in Kisumu
Friday, 26 September 2025
By: Emily Mikwa Kisumu County played host to the third transgenerational talks organized by the UNDP, NCIC and KBC at the Mama Grace Onyango Social Centre. The conversations were embraced by the residents as important sessions that help to curb conflicts, bridge the gap between generations, promote peaceful co existence and that it lays a
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KISUMU CHILD NUTRITION CHECK: Less Than 1 in 5 Children Meet Minimum Diet Standard
Friday, 26 September 2025
By Lorraine Anyango A major health assessment in Kisumu County has delivered a sobering snapshot of child welfare, revealing that fewer than one in five infants and young children (17.7%) are currently receiving a Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD). The finding indicates a widespread failure to provide children aged 6–23 months with the necessary diversity of
Seeding a Greener Future: Kisumu’s New Approach to Forest Conservation
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
By Matilda Atieno Kisumu, known for its vibrant lake and bustling urban life, is now turning its focus to its green heart. The Forestry Society of Kenya (FSK), a professional body of forestry experts, recently held a crucial event in the city, sparking a new conversation on sustainable forestry that goes beyond tree planting to
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Governor Nyong’o Meets with World Bank and AfD Teams on KISIP 2 Project
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor, Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o held a meeting with the implementation team from the World Bank and Agence Française de Développement (AfD) mission, who are in the county to appraise ongoing works and check on social and health safeguard issues related to the project. “The mission team is part of the Kenya
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Governor Nyong’o Pledges to Tackle Insecurity with Fresh Boda Boda Registration and Restored Streetlights
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
By Agwanda Saye Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has convened an inter-agency security meeting to address rising insecurity within the county. The meeting, which included the National County Security team, Sub-County Administrators, and the City of Kisumu officials, aimed to find solutions to a range of issues, including the increased sale of illicit brews,
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Pambazuko la Wanawake Magharibi Hosts Forum on Ending Gender-Based Violence in Kisumu.
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
By John Willis Juma Pambazuko la Wanawake Magharibi, an organization dedicated to women’s rights, hosted a forum at the Good Samaritan Hall in Nyalenda, focusing on seeking justice for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Led by its CEO, Ms. Eveline Khaemba, the organization aims to create a just, dignified, and safe environment for women and
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