Hamisi Williams, FAO representative addressing the press. Photo by Fredrick Odiero

FAO, EU launches GIS-based Database Systems Implementation Guideline in Kisumu

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) under the Digital Land Governance Programme, has officially launched the GIS Based Database Systems Implementation Guideline in Kisumu County. The launch according to the officials, marks a momentous journey towards digitization of the processes at the Council of Governors, the…

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Rose Omondi addressing the press in Kisumu. Photo by Fredrick Odiero

Over 600 exhibitors to attend Kisumu Agricultural Show in July

Over  600 exhibitors have so far shown interest in participating in this year’s Kisumu  charter Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) show. This was revealed by the chairperson of the committee tusked with organizing the event, Rose Omondi, who said they are also at the moment talking to more exhibitors from Bomet, Vihiga and Kakamega and…

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Dutch Ambassador to Kenya, Henk Jan Bekker and Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr, Owili during the KIWASCO visit. Photo by Fredrick Odiero

Kisumu County partners with Netherlands to boost water and sanitation sector

The County Government of Kisumu is strengthening its partnership with the Kingdom of Netherlands to augment investments in water, sanitation, energy, and climate change, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Mathews Owili has announced. Speaking during the commissioning of the Mowlem Water Booster and the Nyalunya Aqua Uplift Project which were both graced by the Dutch Ambassador…

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Kisumu social services urge journalists’ groups to embrace income-generating ventures

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…

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Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr Mathew Owili speaking during  a multi-agency Committee meeting in Kisumu/Photo by Fredrick Odiero

Kisumu County to review mining laws, demarcate commercial quarries, Say DG Dr. Owili

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…

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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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