County Receives mask donation to help fight Covid 19
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili receives mask donations from the High Level Summit Coordinator Dr. Joseph Amunga this morning at the county headquarters. The County Government has today received a donation of forty thousand face masks from the High Level Summit to help fight Covid-19 in Kisumu. Led by the Summit Coordinator Dr. Joseph Amunga,the
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Excitement as Ahero becomes Town
Tuesday, 03 November 2020
It was song and dance in Ahero yesterday after Kisumu Governor, Professor Nyong’o officially upgraded the urban centre into a Town. Prof Nyong’o, escorted by hundreds of masked residents made a triumphant entry into the centre shortly before midday.At exactly 12.30 he cut the ribbon to open the new Ahero town administration offices before officially
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Kisumu Marks the White Cane Awareness Day
Friday, 30 October 2020
Kisumu Deputy Governor, Dr Mathew Owili joined local residents and Persons with Disability in marking the White Cane Awareness Day on Thursday.The ceremony held at the Mama Grace Onyango Social Centre, is celebrated every 15th October to commemorate the achievements of visually impaired persons. However, the celebrations came late this year due to effects of
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Capacity Building of Journalists on effective reporting of sustainable urban waste management in Kisumu
Thursday, 29 October 2020
By Emily Mikwa The County Department of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources through a multi-sector partnership with Community Empowerment and Media Initiative in Kisumu (CEMI-K), Science Africa and the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) organised a three day training for Kisumu Journalists on effective reporting of community-based urban waste management held at
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Kisumu sets pace in food policy formulation.
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
The county government of Kisumu is working on a food strategy that will inform better production as well as consumption. The strategy will ensure efficiency in the food sector, turning around the county to be a food producer and reduce dependency on other counties in terms of food production. Kisumu City is considered a consumer
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Shortlisted Candidates for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) COHORT II
Tuesday, 27 October 2020
The following candidates have been shortlisted for interview for various positions in the Kisumu County Public Service under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Cohort II. The interviews will be conducted from 3rd to 6th November 2020Due to the measures put in place by the Government of the Republic of Kenya aimed at curbing the spread
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Thank You Mr. President
Friday, 23 October 2020
Kisumu Governor H.E Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has expressed his gratitude toH.E President Uhuru Kenyatta and the African High Commissioner for Infrastructure Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga for identifying Kisumu for major infrastructural projects that are expected to open up significant trade opportunities within the region. Addressing the press at the County Headquarters in Kisumu, the Governor
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Induction for Kisumu County Audit Comittee Members comes to a close
Friday, 23 October 2020
The three day workshop to induct the 5 member Kisumu County Audit Committee came to a close today with the Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o presiding over the closing ceremony held at Ciala Resort. The workshop organized by the National Treasury in partnership with the German Development Cooperation- GIZ sought to enlighten the members on
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County Government and Biogas International Limited Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Friday, 23 October 2020
County Government of Kisumu, through the directorate of Environment, and Natural Resources today signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Biogas International Limited on waste management, recycling and environmental conservation. The collaboration underscores the parties shared efforts to pilot an integrated model on solid waste management, recycling and environmental protection within Ahero market, which if successful
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex Unveiled
Friday, 23 October 2020
HE President Uhuru Kenyatta accompanied by the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o today presided of the official unveiling of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex. The Complex formerly known as Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground, an iconic recreational centre within the City of Kisumu has been renamed to immortalise the
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