USAID 4TheChild empowers families with business assets in Kisumu County

USAID 4TheChild has given out business assets worth approximately KES 6,859,950 targeting 551 households. Chief of Party USAID4TheChild Mr George Okoth said the beneficiaries are involved in tailoring business, hair dressing and fast-food businesses (selling fries, fish and pastries). Speaking in Kisumu during the release of the items, Okoth said the assets will improve caregivers’…

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MV Uhuru II. Photo by Ministry of Defence. MV Uhuru II

How MV UHURU II Will Impact Trade in the Lake Victoria Basin

Transport in Lake Victoria is expected to be further boosted after the unveiling of the sh 2.4 billion vessel in Kisumu. This is after the newly built MV Uhuru II ship embarked on its maiden cargo journey from Kisumu Port to Uganda’s Port Bell, marking its official entry into service on Lake Victoria. This milestone…

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Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Newly established molecular lab to promote health concerns, Kisumu DG says

Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili has backed the newly established molecular laboratory at the County Referral Hospital to promote surveillance of public health concern diseases through multi-disease testing platforms. Speaking during the launch of the testing platform recently, Owili noted that with the establishment of the new facility, Kisumu is moving closer towards…

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Kisumu deputy governor Dr Mathew Owili

Kisumu County to start demonstration farms in all wards

The County Government of Kisumu intends to start demonstration farms in all wards as a means of promoting climate smart agriculture and ensuring food security. The county executive committee member in charge of agriculture Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock Development and Irrigation Ken Onyango said the demonstration farms will be used in educating farmers on new farming…

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Kisumu ASK Chairman George Ong’udi

President Ruto to preside over livestock auction in Kisumu this month

President William Ruto is expected to preside over a livestock auction at this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kisumu Regional Show, slated for July 24-28 at Mamboleo Showground. The auction, which is being held for the first time in Kisumu County, will be a key attraction at the regional show, which has attracted over…

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Airbnb home.

Airbnb operators in Western Kenya put on notice

More than 70 per cent Airbnb operators in Western Kenya tourism circuit are not paying the 2 per cent tourism levy as the law stipulates. Tourism Act, requires various entities offering accommodation services to remit levies based on income generated every month. The levy payable is two per cent of income generated per month for accommodation, and…

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Flagging off of the seedlings.

Nyakach coffee farmers benefit from 8,000 coffee seedlings

Kisumu County is revitalising coffee farming to stimulate economic growth in the region. Recently, the Nyakach Cooperative Society farmers benefited from 8,000 coffee seedlings from the Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) in collaboration with the county government. The distribution of the seedlings to the farmers was spearheaded by the PS for Trade, Alfred Kombudo together with…

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Former Primer Minister Raila Odinga to attend FESTAC Africa Festival in Kisumu.

Raila Odinga to attend FESTAC Africa Festival in Kisumu this month

Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga has confirmed his attendance and participation in the FESTAC Africa Festival 2024 that will take place in Kisumu. Raila said the history of Africa, the continent’s heritage and culture will be major highlights at the the Festival, which will be held in the city of Kisumu in Kenya. From…

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Omieri

Kisumu residents to catch glimpse of Omieri during Fish Fiesta festival

Kisumu County is set to showcase the revered Omieri snake as it holds the grand finale of Fish Fiesta 2024 festival. According to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Trade, Tourism, Industry and Marketing, Farida Salim, the snake, which is preserved at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi will arrive at…

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Govt rolls out an economic blueprint to spur development in Nyanza

Information and ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has revealed that the national government has rolled out a major economic blueprint revolving around infrastructure, agriculture, trade and other forms of investments for Nyanza region to spur development. Speaking in Kisumu, the CS noted that youth and women who are engaged in business should form societies which…

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