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By Matilda Ochich Key environmental and climate technical experts convened for a pivotal three-day technical review workshop organized by the Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources in partnership with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. The gathering marked a critical juncture in evaluating the environmental trajectory of the county, as participants engaged in rigorous…
By: Agwanda Saye The European Union–Food and Agriculture Organization Digital Land Governance Programme (DLGP), spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has commenced a series of capacity-building workshops across Kenya. Kisumu County, a key beneficiary of the initiative, was among the first to host the high-level delegation for a three-day The post Kenya…
By: Agwanda Saye Kisumu Governor and Chair of the Taskforce on Kenya’s Transition to First World Status, Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, has emphasized the urgent need for a national conversation on Kenya’s post-2030 long-term development vision. Speaking during the launch of the vision in Nairobi, Nyong’o noted that Kenya has been guided by Vision 2030 as The post Governor Nyong’o Urges Urgent National…
The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), today brought together key stakeholders for a multi-stakeholder workshop focused on strengthening food systems planning, coordination, and investment. Held at the Sunset Hotel in Kisumu, the workshop centered on applying the Tracking Financial Flows to Food Systems (3FS) methodology to The…
By Matilda Ochich The Mama Grace Onyango Social Center erupted in vibrant color, rhythm, and youthful energy as sixty-six schools gathered for the 2026 Early Childhood Development and Education creative activities festival. Focused on the theme of impacting early learning through play and creativity, the countywide event served as a powerful reminder that holistic child The post Kisumu Celebrates…
By Agwanda Saye The County Government of Kisumu marked a pivotal moment in regional development by officially handing over the newly constructed Pap Konam Agricultural Training Centre to the National Government. Located in Pap Konam Village within West Seme Ward, the facility has officially become the tenth campus under the Kenya School of Agriculture. Speaking The post A New Era for Kisumu…
By Matilda Atieno The air at Akado Vocational Training Center buzzed with electric energy as the institution transformed into a colorful theatre of brilliance for International Youth Skills Day 2026. It was a day characterized by vibrant displays, uniting young talents from public and private vocational training centers across the entire county. This remarkable gathering The post Skills in Action:…
By Matilda Ochich For many young single mothers, the path to completing an education is often interrupted by structural barriers, societal stigma, and financial constraints. To bridge this gap, a transformative two-day capacity-building workshop was recently held at the Akado Vocational Training Center (VTC) under the Tech for Single Mothers (Tech 4SM) initiative. The event The post Building…
By: Sharon Achieng, Merolin Julian & Owili Egline In a deeply moving double milestone for urban renewal, residents gathered for the official opening of the Baby Pendo Botanical Park and the groundbreaking of Phase 3A of the Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) project. The ceremonies were presided over by Charles Hinga Mwaura (Wahinya), Principal Secretary for the The post Transforming Grief into Hope:…
