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The Department of Social Services in Kisumu Central Sub-County has encouraged journalists’ self-help groups to diversify into income-generating activities as a way of strengthening their economic base and empowering members. Speaking during elections for new office bearers of the Kisumu Media Self-Help Group, formerly known as the Kisumu Journalists Network (KJN), departmental official Lilian Ongwosi…
Members of Kivuli Universal Sacco have elected new office bearers during their annual general meeting held in Nyakach Sub County, marking a fresh chapter in the cooperative’s leadership. The elections saw Kevin Jaoko retain his position as Chairman, while Bob Odhiambo Achila was elected Vice Chairman. Evans Kiaye secured the Secretary’s post, and Maureen Atieno…
The total membership of Kivuli Universal Savings and Cooperative Society, based in Kisumu County, has grown to 810, up from 656 the previous year. According to Chairman Kevin Jaoko, the financial year 2025 saw the registration of 171 new members, including 105 women and 66 men. Delivering his report during the SACCO’s 8th Annual General…
Kenya Railways has confirmed that construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B and 2C, stretching from Naivasha through Kisumu to Malaba, will officially begin on March 20. Managing Director Philip Mainga announced the multibillion-shilling project during a high-level stakeholder meeting in Kisumu, attended by the National Lands Commission, Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, MPs, MCAs,…
The County Government of Kisumu is planning to review and strengthen laws governing mining and quarying activities as well as establishing clear demarcations of commercial quarries including fencing and proper sealing of hazardous sites. This was said by Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathews Owili during a multi-agency Committee meeting aimed at strengthening the County’s emergency…
Kivuli housing cooperative society has finally been awarded a certificate of operation by the government following an earlier application. The certificate was given out to the members by the Kisumu Central sub-county cooperative officer Philip Akama, who attended the society’s first general meeting at Atela grounds in Sondu, Nyakach Sub County. Speaking during the meeting…
The Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project Phase Two (KISIP 2), County Project Coordinating team rolled out youth training under the On-the-Job Experience component of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Program in Kisumu County. NYOTA beneficiaries drawn from Muhoroni settlements, Bandani, Manyatta A, Manyatta B, Nyawita/Migosi, and Kibuye informal settlements,gained workplace exposure, hands-on technical…
The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) in collaboration with other key stakeholders, has invested Ksh3 billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando,Kisumu County. The investment targets the revival of idle land at the South West Kano Irrigation Scheme in Nyando and Kadibo Sub-County, where at least seven hectares are set to be brought back into…
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has shut down two non-compliant construction sites in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County. This is part of an ongoing quality assurance crackdown following growing concern over unsafe building practices and aims to ensure that all construction projects adhere to required safety standards and regulatory guidelines. Speaking during the operation, NCA Central…
Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o says the lakeside city is accelerating its transformation into a regional investment and logistics hub, backed by expanding aviation infrastructure and growing connectivity within the East African market. In remarks delivered on his behalf by Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili during the launch of Safarilink’s inaugural Kisumu–Entebbe flight, Nyong’o…
