President Ruto with the NYOTA youth beneficiaries in a past event/Photo Courtesy

Kisumu youth trained on job experience component of NYOTA programme

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…

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LBDA officials during the launch of dredging of canals and construction of dykes in Nyando/Photo Courtesy

LBDA invests Ksh3Billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando

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…

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NCA Central Nyanza Regional Coordinator Architect Festus Mariera

NCA shuts down two non-compliant construction sites in Kisumu

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…

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Kisumu City-Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili (4th right),Chairman Kenya Airports Authority- Caleb kositany (in white shirt) and other leaders during the launch of Safarilink’s inaugural Kisumu-Entebbe flight-Photo|Courtesy

Kisumu positions itself as regional aviation and investment hub with new Entebbe Flight

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…

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Mogo’s Nyanza regional manager, Margaret Waithaka addressing the media after the event-Photo|Fredrick Odiero

Kisumu to enforce mandatory SACCO membership for all 20,000 bodaboda riders

More than 20,000 boda boda riders in Kisumu County will from next year be required to register with SACCOs operating within their respective wards, in a move aimed at restoring order and improving safety in the sector. The Kisumu County Boda Boda Association chairman, Jacob Ogamba, said no rider will be allowed to operate without…

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Kisumu Central Sub-County Ward Administrator Peter Abiero-Photo|Fredrick Odiero

Kisumu county moves to restore order at Kibuye Market, shifts to appointed leadership

The Kisumu County Government has announced major reforms aimed at restoring order at the troubled Kibuye open-air market, with officials confirming that leadership positions at the facility will now be filled through appointments rather than elections. Kisumu Central Sub-County Ward Administrator Peter Abiero said the decision is intended to end years of chaos, conflict, and…

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Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong'o during the summit/Photo Courtesy

Stakeholders urge Govt to invest and support MSMEs to unlock business growth

Stakeholders in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and industry have called on the Governments and other development partners to invest more in the business sector in order to unlock the next phase of business growth in Kenya. Speaking during the launch of the inaugural three-day Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) 2025 in Kisumu on…

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Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang' Nyong'o during the Fourth Kenya Public-Private sector "MSMEs Dialogue/Photo Courtesy

Kisumu Governor hails MSMEs as engine of economic growth, jobs haven

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has hailed the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as not only economic actors but the heartbeat of communities, enterprises that create jobs for youth. Speaking during the Fourth Kenya Public-Private sector “MSMEs Dialogue” in Kisumu, Nyong’o added that the said enterprises create jobs for youths, sparks innovation, support families and…

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Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o during the Rice mill launch in Ahero/Photo by Fredrick Odiero

Governor Nyong’o commissions Rice mill in Ahero

The Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has commissioned a 2.5 metric tonnes per hour Multi Stage County Rice Mill in Ahero Nyando Sub-County. Speaking during the event, the governor said that the launch signifies a milestone that represents not only investment in infrastructure but a bold and strategic investment in farmers, economy and the County’s…

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Kisumu County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Trade, Tourism, Cooperatives, Industry and Marketing Farida Salim (R) a roundtable discussion with various stakeholders on the unrest at Kibuye Market./Photo Courtesy

Kisumu County to enact bills to streamline management of market operations

Kisumu County government is in the process of enacting two major legislative bills to help in streamlining of business activities in the Kibuye Wholesale and Retail markets and other markets in the city. The legislation is also aimed at restoring sanity, law, and order at the troubled Kibuye Market, following weeks of tension and unease…

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