By Matilda Atieno KATITO, NYAKACH SUBCOUNTY—Kisumu County successfully observed World Cleanup Day in Katito town, demonstrating that local action can drive global themes. The event, which was declared a resounding success, targeted the urgent issue of tackling textile and fashion waste, moving beyond general cleanup to promote specific environmental stewardship. The activity was spearheaded by
Ten-year-old Breetaliza Amanda, a student at Kisumu Junior and Senior School received recognition from the CECM for Sports, Hon. Beatrice Odongo, during a courtesy call earlier today following her recent national victory. Amanda was crowned the champion in the Kenya Youth and Cadets National Chess Championship, an achievement that has earned her the prestigious honor
The County Government of Kisumu has partnered with Investing in Children and their Societies (ICS) and Ericks on a mentorship program to promote skilled parenting and end violence against children. This initiative focuses on economic empowerment and agribusiness to boost household income and food security, creating a sustainable foundation for the well-being of children and
The President’s Award Kenya team, led by Mr. Kipyegon Serem, the Program and Project Coordination Officer for Western Kenya, today held a courtesy meeting with Hon. Beatrice Odongo, the County Executive Committee Member for Sports, Culture, Gender, and Youth Affairs. The purpose of the meeting was to explore a partnership aimed at providing non-formal education
The African Smart Cities Alliance (ASCA) under the auspices of the Works Smart Cities Forum (WSCF) successfully hosted the Inaugural ASCA Summit in Kisumu from September 11-13 ,2025. The landmark gathering brought together city leaders, government officials ,international partners and private sector representatives to chart a transformative path for Africa’s Smart City Development. Jaewon Peter
By: Emily Mikwa The stakeholders met to validate the primary respondents and stakeholders findings on integrating vital nutrition criteria into wholesale market investments at the Pinecone Hotel in Kisumu on Friday. The exercise brought on board stakeholders from County departments of Trade and markets, Revenue collection, Treasury, national planning, city management that is critical since
By: Agwanda Saye The County Government of Kisumu, through the City of Kisumu under the leadership of the City Manager, Abala Wanga and M-taka Chief Executive Officer Benson Abila ,has signed a landmark Framework of Cooperation with M-taka Waste Solutions Ltd to advance tech-enabled and sustainable waste management in Kisumu City during . The signing
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu County Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o has said that his county has taken center stage in shaping Africa’s urban smart future. Speaking during the official opening of Africa Smart Cities and Township Alliance Summit in Kisumu, Governor Nyong’o said with an average of six out of ten people in Africa today living in
By: Emily Mikwa Governor Nyong’o has today appended his signature on the MoU as a commitment towards making Kisumu County Resilient. Through participating in MCR 2030, Kisumu County is committed to apply ten essentials for making Counties resilient. These include 1. Organize for disaster resilience 2. Identify, understand and use current and future risk scenarios
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu County Chief Officer for Communication ,Special Programmes and Public Affairs Timothy Nyakwamba is saying that the County and City faces a number of hazards such as flooding, fire outbreaks, spread of diseases ,hailstorm ,traffic related accidents ,heatwave and environmental degradation which needs urgent solution. Speaking during the closing of a capacity
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