The Rebirth of Kisumu City through enhanced Urban Aesthetics
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
By Nancy Juma The on-going Kisumu City beautification programme received a boost this afternoon with the unveiling of the Oginga Odinga Quadrant beautification project by Toyota Kenya and County Government of Kisumu. The beautification programme is a collaborative initiative between the City of Kisumu and the Corporate Sector within Kisumu to transform the city through
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Accelerating the Establishment of Cargo Division and Cold Chain Logistics at Kisumu International Airport
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
By Nancy Juma Stakeholders in the fresh produce sector have backed the establishment of a cargo division and cold chain logistics at the Kisumu International Airport following a consultative meeting with the Lake Region Economic Bloc held today in Kisumu. The developments will energize boundless opportunities of horticultural, fisheries and meat products from the region
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Kibos Nubian Community Resettlement Action Plan
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
By Jactone Omondi The county government of Kisumu strives to resettle the Nubian community permanently, following demolitions that took place on the 5th of February 2021. the demolitions that are set to pave way for the ongoing rehabilitation of the Nakuru-Kisumu metre-gauge railway line, the county government of Kisumu led by Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’
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Youth Advocacy Workshop on Governance
Thursday, 18 February 2021
By Matilda Atieno The county government in partnership with Siasa Place (SP) has organized a youth advocacy workshop under the theme ‘youth advocacy plan for democratic political processes’ at Rockwell hotel in Kisumu. The 2-day workshop centered on raising awareness on the status of governance through increasing youth engagement in political governance processes to strengthen
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County Revolving Fund Steering Committee Assumes Office
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
By Matilda Atieno, Kisumu County has established the revolving fund steering committee composed of the county committee and the sub-county committee members as stipulated in the public finance management Act, 2012 set to provide grants to the women youth and people living with disabilities to capitalize on a Revolving Fund. The regulation known as “The
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Kisumu’s Non Motorised Transport Taking Shape
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
By Nancy Juma “I have seen the future and it works”. Those are the words of Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o at the launch of Kisumu Sustainable Mobility Plan and the Inaugural Kisumu Car – Free Day held today at City Square, Kisumu.Kisumu, just like many intermediary cities around the Globe has witnessed exponential
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Advancing Sexual Reproductive Health and Protection in Kisumu
Friday, 12 February 2021
Chief officer for Women Youth and Social services Mr. Haggai Kadiri giving his closing remarks during the workshop at Bondo (Picture by Matilda Atieno) By Matilda Atieno The county government in partnership with PLAN International rolled out sensitization of the duty bearers as an effort towards the implementation of the National Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH)
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Kisumu’s Urban Renewal Agenda in Full Flight!
Tuesday, 09 February 2021
H.E Governor Nyong’o’s vision of building Kisumu City as the premier African intermediary city of the future is fast gathering pace. Smart resilient cities and urban dwellings must provide quality services to the residents as well as be responsive to emerging unforeseen situations while playing a critical role in enabling dignified habitation conditions as captured
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Fight against Covid – 19 Pandemic gets a Boost
Tuesday, 02 February 2021
Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili this morning received a donation of Water Sanitation Supplies from OXFAM to bolster the fight against Covid – 19 pandemic in the County. Kisumu County alongside Nairobi and Mombasa are beneficiaries of OXFAM’s Sanitation Programme aimed at supporting prevention and containment of Covid – 19 Virus within informal settlements.
Community Public Participation on Kasese Waste to Energy Plant
Tuesday, 02 February 2021
County department of Environment and Natural Resources has embarked on a public participation process in Achuodho Resource Center, Kasese Market and Rweya Chief’s Camp this week to inform, engage, and consult with the community on the waste to energy factory to be put up in the region. This is in line with the requirement of
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