US-Kisumu Collaboration Critical for Growth, Says Governor Nyong’o
Friday, 03 October 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has welcomed the recent visit to Kisumu by the United States of America Ambassador to Kenya, Susan Burns, saying his county’s collaboration with the US is critical to its development agenda. Nyong’o said the creativity economy in his county is very important, and during the meeting with
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Governor Nyong’o and UN-Habitat Sign Kshs 2.7 Billion Social Housing Upgrade for Kisumu
Friday, 03 October 2025
By: Agwanda Saye The County Government of Kisumu has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to advance their partnership for the Implementation of the New Urban Agenda (PINUA) social housing upgrading programme in Kisumu County. The initiative, which involves a concurrent investment of Kshs 2.7 billion across Nairobi
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FREE Breast Cancer Screening!
Friday, 03 October 2025
Free breast cancer screening is here for the month of October! Jootrh is offering complimentary screenings every Tuesday and Friday through the Kisumu Breast Cancer Project. We welcome all women to take advantage of this vital opportunity. Your health is your wealth! Early detection saves lives. Don’t wait—come get screened! When: Every Tuesday & Friday
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Kisumu Strengthens Climate Resilience with Key Partnership Meeting
Friday, 03 October 2025
By Matilda AtienoKisumu reaffirmed its commitment to combating climate change as the Deputy Governor, Dr. Mathew Owili, hosted a courtesy call with key representatives from the Ecumenical Centre for Justice and Peace (ECJP) and the German political foundation, the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF).The delegation led by Henning Senger of the Hanns Seidel Foundation and Cardinal
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Kisumu CECM Judith Oluoch Leads ‘Race to Net Zero’ with Mass Tree Planting Exercise
Friday, 03 October 2025
By Matilda Atieno The county Government commitment to environmental stewardship was on full display today as the CECM for Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Ms Judith Oluoch, graced the “Race to Net Zero Climate Operations Event (COP 2)” at an event held at the Mary Okello Conservancy in Nyangeta earlier today. The event
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Stakeholders Unite to Fortify Water, Sanitation, and Climate Resilience
Thursday, 02 October 2025
By Matilda Atieno A two-day meeting, organised by the County Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross and VEI-Dutch water operators, concluded with a renewed and strengthened commitment to the county’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) future. The gathering graced by the CECM for Water, Environment,
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Kisumu City Law Court Now Operational
Wednesday, 01 October 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu City Law Court has officially opened its doors for operations following the posting of a new Magistrate. Kisumu City Manager Aballa Wanga together with Kisumu Chief Magistrate Dickson Onyango said the Court’s operations marks a major milestone in the journey to deepen access to justice. The newly appointed Magistrate Valery Adhiambo
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Advancing Transparency: Kisumu County Engages Stakeholders on Legislative Frameworks
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Kisumu County Government, in collaboration with Transparency International (TI) Kenya, hosted an engagement forum today with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to discuss the status, progress, and challenges of the county’s legislative frameworks concerning Access to Information and Public Participation. Held at the Victoria Comfort Inn, the meeting brought together CSOs, including KMET, Youth Alive, CIAG,
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Kisumu Governor Commends Progress on KISIP 2 Project
Monday, 29 September 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing works at Kibuye Market under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project 2 (KISIP 2). The Governor highlighted that traders and market-goers are pleased with the improvements, which include the reconstruction of key roads such as Thepthep- Kibuye -SDA Highway Primary –
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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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