$40 Million Pharmaceutical Plant to Boost Great Lakes Region’s Drug Supply
Saturday, 08 November 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Med Aditus is partnering with the Kisumu County Government and the Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) to establish a $40 million pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This facility will produce subsidized, high-quality drugs for the Great Lakes Region and beyond. Located next to the Great Lakes University, the manufacturing facility aims for an
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Kidogo Gala 2025 Kisumu Celebrates Mamapreneur Trailblazers
Friday, 07 November 2025
By Matilda Atieno The profound impact of grassroots entrepreneurship on child welfare took centre stage in Kisumu today as the Kidogo Annual Gala 2025 unfolded. The County Government joined partners and stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of nearly 2,000 Mamapreneurs and Papapreneurs whose small businesses are providing quality, affordable childcare for over 55,000 children across
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Kisumu and Gersthofen Seal Pact for Chulaimbo Solar Water Project
Thursday, 06 November 2025
By Matilda Atieno In a blend of cultural diplomacy and infrastructure development, the County Government of Kisumu and the City of Gersthofen, Germany, have formally signed a Partnership Agreement, setting a rigorous framework for the solarization and upscaling of the Chulaimbo Water Project. The agreement is more than just a document, it is a six-month
- Published in Department of Water, News Item, Water
Kisumu County Hands Over Ogal and Asat Beach Fish Landing Sites for Major Facelift
Tuesday, 04 November 2025
By: Emily Mikwa The fish landing sites at Ogal Beach and Asat Beach in Kisumu County have been officially handed over to the contractors, marking the imminent start of a major infrastructural upgrade. The handover ceremony allows the consultant to mobilize resources and kick-start projects aimed at commercializing fishing and enhancing livelihoods for the fisherfolk.
- Published in Agriculture
Governor Nyong’o Meets Privatization Commission Team to Unlock Assets Value
Tuesday, 04 November 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o met a team from the Privatization Commission, led by their Chairman, Dr. Edward N. Kobuthi. Governor Nyong’o stated that they had productive discussions on how Kisumu can unlock the value of public assets through their transparent and responsible privatisation. The core focus is to ensure that
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Kisumu County Launches Strategy to Boost Revenue and Accountability
Tuesday, 04 November 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu City Manager Michael Abala Wanga, together with CECM for Finance George Okong’o and Dr. Charles K’onyango of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning, and Urban Development, launched Kisumu County’s Revenue Optimization Strategy in Maseno. The framework focuses on improving efficiency, accountability, and the use of technology in revenue collection. Key measures include: property
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Governor Nyong’o Prepares Kisumu to Unlock Millions in World Bank Devolution Funds
Tuesday, 04 November 2025
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o met with a team of Independent Verification Agents (IVAs) from Nairobi who are in Kisumu to assess the county’s eligibility for the Kenya Devolution Support Programme II (KDSP II). Their mission is to evaluate the progress of the ongoing KDSP II projects. The program is being implemented
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Kisumu Bandani Breakthrough: Long- Awaited Roads Set to Open Up the Settlement to The City
Monday, 03 November 2025
By: Agwanda Saye After years of waiting, Bandani residents can finally see change taking shape under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP2). The construction of key access roads is not just improving mobility; it’s also rewriting the story of connectivity and opportunity for the community. On the ground, the Auji–Pundo Road is progressing rapidly.
- Published in Transport & Public Works, Urban Planning
Kisumu Three-Front War for the Right to Know
Monday, 03 November 2025
By Matilda Atieno In a bold move that is set to redefine civic engagement and accountability across Kisumu County, a multi-stakeholder alliance is pushing through a comprehensive legislative package to operationalize the constitutional right of citizens to access information. This collaborative journey, spearheaded by the County Directorate of Public Affairs and the civil society group Step Up Together (SUTO), is
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Budget to Ballot Kisumu Youth Must Participate, Says CECM Odongo
Friday, 31 October 2025
Youth engagement took centre stage in Kisumu County this week as leaders threw down the gauntlet, urging young residents to swap spectator seats for the architect’s table in governance. The high-impact forum, held at the Acacia Hotel for the Sikizana Youth Hub, was a collaboration between Uraia, the National Civic Education Organisation, Transform Empowerment for
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