Kisumu Charts a Resilient Future Through a UNDP Project to Strengthen Urban Resilience to Emerging Disasters and Climate Risks
Friday, 21 November 2025
By Matilda Atieno The County Government of Kisumu strengthened its defense strategy against climate change during a five-day technical validation and capacity-building workshop recently held in Kisumu. The workshop, convened by the County Government, UNDP, and partners under the Resilient Urban Futures Project, brought together county departments, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and local stakeholders
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Kisumu Delivery Agents Embrace Digital Tools and Innovative Urban Farming Technologies
Thursday, 20 November 2025
BY: Emily Mikwa The delivery agents have successfully concluded a pivotal five day training program focused on Sustainable Health Modules and the Urban Program, marking a significant step toward integrating modern technology with innovative agricultural practices in the region. The training emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making, with participants receiving comprehensive instruction on ODK (Open
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Kisumu County Partners with North Carolina State University to Commercialize Farming
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
By: Emily Mikwa The County Government of Kisumu, through the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Blue Economy, today held crucial bilateral talks with representatives from North Carolina State University (NCSU), USA, to forge a partnership aimed at strengthening agricultural extension service provision in the county. The courtesy call marks the beginning of a
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Kisumu County Partners with North Carolina State University to Commercialize Farming
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
By: Emily Mikwa The County Government of Kisumu, through the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Blue Economy, today held crucial bilateral talks with representatives from North Carolina State University (NCSU), USA, to forge a partnership aimed at strengthening agricultural extension service provision in the county. The courtesy call marks the beginning of a
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The Delivery Agents Receive Comprehensive Training on Health Modules and Waste Management
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
BY: Emily Mikwa Capacity building delivery agents today concluded day two of a critical program focusing on sustainable health modules, waste management and mental wellbeing. Mr. Joseph Amoke initiated the session with a presentation on Waste Management and Composting, defining waste as anything we no longer need. He emphasized the core strategies of the “3
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Kisumu Multi- Sectoral Expertise Tapped as Changemakers in Fight Against NCDs
Monday, 17 November 2025
By: Emily Mikwa A five-day workshop today commenced at the Sunset Hotel in Kisumu from November 17th to 21st, equipping local delivery agents with skills to implement the ambitious four-year Changemaker Project. The goal was to enable them to effectively implement and monitor sustainable health modules and urban farming initiatives in schools and communities.The Changemaker
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5,900 Improved Chicks Bolster Kisumu Farmers’ Livelihoods
Thursday, 13 November 2025
BY: Emily Mikwa A significant boost to poultry farming in Kisumu as 5,900 day-old improved Kienyeji/Kenbroo chicks were distributed to smallholder farmers in Kisumu County. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the State Department for Livestock and the County Government of Kisumu. The distribution, which saw farmer groups receive 150, 200, or 300 birds
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80th Makerere Guild Emerge Winners
Sunday, 09 November 2025
BY: Agwanda Saye The 2025 Makerere Guild League Season 3 came to an end in Kisumu with 80th Makere Guild emerging overall winners and 83rd Makerere being runners-up at Moi Stadium, Kisumu. Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o speaking while awarding the winners said that the visit by the Makerere Guild League to Kisumu is an important
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Makerere University Guild League in Kisumu
Sunday, 09 November 2025
By: Agwanda Saye The Makerere University Guild League team led by their Chairperson Katumba Salim and the 91st Guild President, Ssentamu Churchill James is in Kisumu County through the shared partnership, centered on sports, youth engagement and cultural exchange. Speaking while receiving the group in his office,Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o said that together they were
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Governor Nyong’o Pledges Sustained Support for Intellectual Sports in Kisumu
Sunday, 09 November 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting intellectual sports, such as chess. Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 Victoria East Africa Under 21 Chess Tournament in Kisumu, Nyong’o expressed pride in supporting such events. He promised to ensure the tournament’s annual
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