All Set as Kisumu Gears for Business Ecosystems Summit
Monday, 14 July 2025
By Bellah Ikida, Mildred Adhiambo and Odhiambo Rueben. Kisumu is all set to host the upcoming Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) 2025, scheduled to take place on August 6-8, 2025, at the Ciala Resort Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Dr. Mathew Owili, Deputy Governor of Kisumu County, highlighted the county’s strategic location on the
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Kisumu Marks World Sea Sunday.
Sunday, 13 July 2025
The County Government of Kisumu joined the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu with like minded organization to celebrate Sea Sunday, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Millimani in Kisumu. This is an annual event marked every second Sunday in the month of July, with the theme for this year, “Being there when a Storm Hits.” The
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Kisumu to Host Groundbreaking Africa Smart Cities Convention
Friday, 11 July 2025
By Isaac Esitika Kisumu County is set to take center stage in Africa’s urban innovation landscape as it prepares to host the inaugural Africa Smart Cities & Townships Alliance (ASCA) Convention from August 20–22, 2025. The announcement was made by Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, who expressed pride in the city’s selection and its growing reputation
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Governor Nyong’o Hosts Outgoing U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard
Wednesday, 09 July 2025
By Yoga David Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o today hosted Ambassador Marc Dillard, the outgoing U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, at the US Embassy, who paid him a courtesy call at his City Hall office as he concluded his tour of duty in Kenya. Governor Nyong’o while addressing Dillard, said the county is committed to continued partnership and collaboration
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Kisumu County and Kenya Shipyards Boost Kisumu’s Maritime Safety with New Boats
Wednesday, 09 July 2025
By Esitika Isaac Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o today welcomed Mr. Edward Omol of Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) to his City Hall office today for a pivotal briefing on the county’s progress in maritime infrastructure. The meeting also featured Kenneth Onyango. CECM Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock Development and Irrigation, Paul Njenga, CEO of Lakefront Development Corporation, who,
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Pathology in Africa Elevated.
Monday, 07 July 2025
by Lorraine Anyango. A quiet revolution is underway in Kisumu County, promising to dramatically enhance patient care across Africa. The focus of this transformation? The strategic development of local site capacity for advanced diagnostic pathology, with Kisumu poised to become a regional hub of excellence in this critical medical field. At the heart of this
State Department of Sports Officials Visit Kisumu for Moi Stadium Upgrade
Friday, 04 July 2025
By Yoga David Photos by Adams Claine A team from the Ministry of Sports, State Department of Sports, Creative Economy and Youth Affairs today visited Kisumu to assess the current state of Moi stadium ahead of a planned major upgrade. The delegation led by Eng. John Ruga was received by Kisumu County Secretary Hesbon Hongo
Relief As New Holo Water Project Offers Access to Clean and Safe Water
Friday, 04 July 2025
By Matilda Atieno As part of the climate resilience investment projects, the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) drilled a new borehole at Chemelil ward in Muhoroni subcounty to restore access to safe water for over 2,000 people in the local Chemelil community. Access to clean water remains a major challenge as many households do not
The FAO Green Cities in Action for Africa Project: Kisumu Technical Workshop
Thursday, 03 July 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization organized a one and half day inception workshop to establish the technical foundation for the development of the Green City Action Plan at the Sarova Imperial Hotel in Kisumu. The Organization is implementing the green Cities in Action for Africa project to support five African countries and ten cities, of
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Kisumu County Assembly Approves Nominees for County’s Public Service Board
Wednesday, 02 July 2025
By Agwanda Saye Kisumu County Assembly has approved the nominees to the Kisumu County Public Service Board. During a Plenary Sitting held today, the House gave the nominees a clean bill of health, paving way for their appointment by the Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o . Contributing on the Appointment Committee’s report on the vetting of
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