Kisumu County Convenes Stakeholders Workshop to Strengthen Food Systems Financing
Monday, 03 August 2026
The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), today brought together key stakeholders for a multi-stakeholder workshop focused on strengthening food systems planning, coordination, and investment. Held at the Sunset Hotel in Kisumu, the workshop centered on applying the Tracking Financial Flows to Food Systems (3FS) methodology to
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Kisumu Celebrates Early Childhood Talent at Vibrant ECDE Festival
Thursday, 30 July 2026
By Matilda Ochich The Mama Grace Onyango Social Center erupted in vibrant color, rhythm, and youthful energy as sixty-six schools gathered for the 2026 Early Childhood Development and Education creative activities festival. Focused on the theme of impacting early learning through play and creativity, the countywide event served as a powerful reminder that holistic child
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A New Era for Kisumu Agriculture as Pap Konam Joins Kenya School of Agriculture
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
By Agwanda Saye The County Government of Kisumu marked a pivotal moment in regional development by officially handing over the newly constructed Pap Konam Agricultural Training Centre to the National Government. Located in Pap Konam Village within West Seme Ward, the facility has officially become the tenth campus under the Kenya School of Agriculture. Speaking
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Skills in Action: Akado VTC Hosts a Spectacular Showcase of Youth Talent
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
By Matilda Atieno The air at Akado Vocational Training Center buzzed with electric energy as the institution transformed into a colorful theatre of brilliance for International Youth Skills Day 2026. It was a day characterized by vibrant displays, uniting young talents from public and private vocational training centers across the entire county. This remarkable gathering
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Building Inclusive Pathways Back to the Classroom at Akado VTC
Saturday, 11 July 2026
By Matilda Ochich For many young single mothers, the path to completing an education is often interrupted by structural barriers, societal stigma, and financial constraints. To bridge this gap, a transformative two-day capacity-building workshop was recently held at the Akado Vocational Training Center (VTC) under the Tech for Single Mothers (Tech 4SM) initiative. The event
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Transforming Grief into Hope: Kisumu Opens Baby Pendo Park and Launches New Eco-Friendly Walkways
Thursday, 09 July 2026
By: Sharon Achieng, Merolin Julian & Owili Egline In a deeply moving double milestone for urban renewal, residents gathered for the official opening of the Baby Pendo Botanical Park and the groundbreaking of Phase 3A of the Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) project. The ceremonies were presided over by Charles Hinga Mwaura (Wahinya), Principal Secretary for the
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Kisumu County Partners with AgriFoSe to Bridge Extension Gaps
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
The County Government of Kisumu is adopting digital agriculture and youth-led agribusiness models to counter a severe personnel shortage, where the extension officer-to-farmer ratio stands at a stark 1:1800 and not 1:1400 as desired While opening a two-day capacity-building workshop for county extension workers, the Chief Officer Mr. Erick Omondi Ogallo applauded AgriFoSe for organizing
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Kisumu County Reviews the 2023-2027 Food Systems Strategy to Boost Local Production
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with Maseno University, convened a three-day workshop at the Wigot Gardens Hotel to review the Kisumu County Food Systems Strategy (2023–2027). The workshop brought together technical experts from various disciplines to evaluate the achievements, identify operational gaps, and address challenges encountered during the implementation of the county’s inaugural
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Akado VTC Hosts Landmark Comundo Partnership Training to Launch Campus Enterprise Clubs
Friday, 19 June 2026
By Matilda Atieno In a direct move to tackle youth unemployment through practical skills development, the County Government of Kisumu has concluded an intensive 5-day Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on entrepreneurship. Running from June 22 to June 26, 2026, the high-profile training was hosted at Akado Vocational Training Center (VTC). The session brought together
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Kisumu Marches in Solidarity as Historic Campaign to Eliminate Sexual Violence in Conflict Reaches Climax
Friday, 19 June 2026
By Rae Burnet and Elijah Oluga A renewed wave of collective action swept through the streets of Kisumu as residents and human rights defenders joined hands for a major procession marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. The energetic march served as the grand finale of a comprehensive three-day campaign
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