The Training Workshop for Panel of Experts on the NAVCDP Project
Saturday, 03 August 2024
Cognizant of the scope of the work involved in the National Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) and the need to foster collaboration, build synergies and tap into experiences, the project requires a panel of experts in place to assist the County Project Coordination Unit (CPCU) in the project implementation. It is against this backdrop that
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Kisumu Grabs the Best County Stand in Regional Agricultural Show
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
The department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock and Fisheries and Blue Economy takes pride in being the best County stand in the just concluded Nyanza Regional Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) show that was convened on the 24th – 28th July at the Mamboleo Show grounds. The theme for this year’s shows is “Promoting Climate Smart
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Gender Sensitization, Creating Safer Workplace for Kisumu County Employees
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
By Matilda Atieno Through the Department of Gender, the County government of Kisumu has developed gender equality, sexual harassment, and discrimination policies to help workers identify sexual harassment behaviors at the workplace. The policy outlines reporting and handling mechanisms in case of sexual harassment through the establishment of key structures to help create awareness and
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PICD Report Compilation Workshop
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
The County Project Coordination unit together with the Sub County technical team under the NAVCDP programme have embarked on the compilation of the Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD) report at the Capital Hill Lodge in Nakuru. The Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD) is a community mobilization tool that invokes a conversation with community to enable
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Elections for the Community Driven Development Committee has Kicked off in Kisumu
Thursday, 11 July 2024
The identification and enlisting of community institutions that are key in steering the implementation of the National Value Chain Development project (NAVCDP)is ongoing in Kisumu. The exercise has been done in some Wards while others are preparing for the same. They are to identify seven representatives who form the community driven development committee (CDDC). They
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Persons with Disability Receive Prosthetics Limbs in Kisumu
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
By Emily Mikwa Today, 130 Persons with disabilities were excited to receive prosthetics limbs courtesy of Narayan Seva Sansthan. The event held at the Visa Oshwal Community in Kisumu, saw artificial limbs whose measurements were taken in January during a medical camp, being fitted on the beneficiaries Kisumu Deputy Governor, Dr. Matthew Owili who joined
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Sensitization of Social Workers and Enforcement Staff On Sexual Harassment Policy
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
The County directorate of Gender in partnership with the commonwealth held a two-day sensitization training of its social workers and the enforcement officers on institutional gender mainstreaming and capacity building at Mama Grace Onyango Social Centre The sensitization was organized following a social harassment audit against middle staff, Managers, junior staff and policymakers in the
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JOOTRH Prime Care Center Opens Doors, Offering Specialized Care at Affordable Rates.
Monday, 01 July 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) officially unveiled its highly anticipated Prime Care Center (PCC) in a ceremony presided over by Kisumu Governor, Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o. Governor Nyong’o commended the recent improvements made at JOOTRH and pledged his government’s commitment to elevate the hospital’s status to a parastatal.

Accelerating Digital Literacy to Benefit Youths in Kisumu
Monday, 01 July 2024
By Matilda Atieno At least 400 youths in Kisumu have taken Digital literacy and ICT skills training through a partnership program between the County Government and Zone01 Kisumu as part of an exciting program launched to open up job opportunities for the people of Kisumu. The program is designed to narrow the unemployment challenges in
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Kisumu Aquaculture Stakeholder Annual Review Workshop Held
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
The stakeholders and County officials from the four sub counties implementing Aquaculture Business Development Project, converged at the Empolos Hotel in Nakuru, to review the progress, challenges for the FY 2023/24 and to chart the adjustments required to improve aquaculture in the region. The meeting brought on board aquaculture stakeholders across the divide to review
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