# news item (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover news item. Page: Feed: --- ## [Reminder](https://substack.news-items.com/p/reminder-20d) _2026-08-22 · John Ellis · News Items_ No News Items on the weekend. ## [Reminder](https://substack.news-items.com/p/reminder-20d) _2026-08-22 · John Ellis · News Items_ No News Items on the weekend. ## [Kedrosky Verbatim.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/kedrosky-verbatim-797) _2026-08-21 · John Ellis · News Items_ Where AI Debt Is Going, and Why It Matters, Insurance Edition. ## [Kedrosky Verbatim.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/kedrosky-verbatim-797) _2026-08-21 · John Ellis · News Items_ Where AI Debt Is Going, and Why It Matters, Insurance Edition. ## [Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/band-aid-on-a-bullet-hole) _2026-08-21 · John Ellis · News Items_ Labradors for the machines. ## [The Abandoned Order.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/the-abandoned-order) _2026-08-20 · John Ellis · News Items_ Wakeful rest. ## [The Abandoned Order.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/the-abandoned-order) _2026-08-20 · John Ellis · News Items_ Wakeful rest. ## [Kisumu County Partners with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung to Review Climate Commitments](https://www.kisumu.go.ke/kisumu-county-partners-with-friedrich-ebert-stiftung-to-review-climate-commitments/) _2026-08-20 · Matilda Atieno · County Government of Kisumu_ 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… ## [Nine Substations.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/nine-substations) _2026-08-19 · John Ellis · News Items_ Some very astounding numbers. ## [Nine Substations.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/nine-substations) _2026-08-19 · John Ellis · News Items_ Some very astounding numbers. ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Etbz2SfU6buf) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [A Big Number.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/a-big-number) _2026-08-18 · John Ellis · News Items_ Working capital for the modern middle class. ## [A Big Number.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/a-big-number) _2026-08-18 · John Ellis · News Items_ Working capital for the modern middle class. ## [Kenya Advances Digital Land Governance as Kisumu Hosts Nationwide GIS Training](https://www.kisumu.go.ke/kenya-advances-digital-land-governance-as-kisumu-hosts-nationwide-gis-training/) _2026-08-17 · Emily Mikwa · County Government of Kisumu_ 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… ## [Polls and Politics.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/polls-and-politics) _2026-08-17 · John Ellis · News Items_ A guided tour led by Adam Berinsky. ## [Polls and Politics.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/polls-and-politics) _2026-08-17 · John Ellis · News Items_ A guided tour led by Adam Berinsky. ## [The Riemann Hypothesis.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/the-riemann-hypothesis) _2026-08-17 · John Ellis · News Items_ What Norway got right. ## [The Riemann Hypothesis.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/the-riemann-hypothesis) _2026-08-17 · John Ellis · News Items_ What Norway got right. ## [Extreme Sports.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/extreme-sports) _2026-08-15 · John Ellis · News Items_ Extreme heat. ## [Extreme Sports.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/extreme-sports) _2026-08-15 · John Ellis · News Items_ Extreme heat. ## [Alternate Shots.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/alternate-shots-565) _2026-08-15 · John Ellis · News Items_ Groundhog Day. ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oOigiaHn84Aj) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [Alternate Shots.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/alternate-shots-565) _2026-08-15 · John Ellis · News Items_ Groundhog Day. ## [Intervention.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/intervention) _2026-08-14 · John Ellis · News Items_ A conversation with Rebecca Patterson. ## [Intervention.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/intervention) _2026-08-14 · John Ellis · News Items_ A conversation with Rebecca Patterson. ## [Introducing OptiPrime.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/introducing-optiprime) _2026-08-14 · John Ellis · News Items_ And a market acutely reliant on flightier investors. ## [Introducing OptiPrime.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/introducing-optiprime) _2026-08-14 · John Ellis · News Items_ And a market acutely reliant on flightier investors. ## [The Verge of Merging.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/the-verge-of-merging) _2026-08-13 · John Ellis · News Items_ Mirror life, unfortunately. ## [The Verge of Merging.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/the-verge-of-merging) _2026-08-13 · John Ellis · News Items_ Mirror life, unfortunately. ## [Governor Nyong’o Urges Urgent National Dialogue as Kenya Looks Beyond Vision 2030](https://www.kisumu.go.ke/governor-nyongo-urges-urgent-national-dialogue-as-kenya-looks-beyond-vision-2030/) _2026-08-12 · Emily Mikwa · County Government of Kisumu_ 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… ## [Unrecognizable.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/unrecognizable) _2026-08-12 · John Ellis · News Items_ Swami overslept. ## [Unrecognizable.](https://substack.news-items.com/p/unrecognizable) _2026-08-12 · John Ellis · News Items_ Swami overslept. ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pMNAB5O8Kjcv) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Kisumu County Convenes Stakeholders Workshop to Strengthen Food Systems Financing](https://www.kisumu.go.ke/kisumu-county-convenes-stakeholders-workshop-to-strengthen-food-systems-financing/) _2026-08-03 · Emily Mikwa · County Government of Kisumu_ 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… ## [Kisumu Celebrates Early Childhood Talent at Vibrant ECDE Festival](https://www.kisumu.go.ke/kisumu-celebrates-early-childhood-talent-at-vibrant-ecde-festival/) _2026-07-30 · Matilda Atieno · County Government of Kisumu_ 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… ## [A New Era for Kisumu Agriculture as Pap Konam Joins Kenya School of Agriculture](https://www.kisumu.go.ke/a-new-era-for-kisumu-agriculture-as-pap-konam-joins-kenya-school-of-agriculture/) _2026-07-29 · Matilda Atieno · County Government of Kisumu_ 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… ## [Skills in Action: Akado VTC Hosts a Spectacular Showcase of Youth Talent](https://www.kisumu.go.ke/skills-in-action-akado-vtc-hosts-a-spectacular-showcase-of-youth-talent/) _2026-07-15 · Matilda Atieno · County Government of 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:… ## [Innovation Challenge finalists: Meet the initiatives driving change across 44 countries](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/innovation-challenge-finalists-meet-the-initiatives-driving-change-across-44-countries/) _2026-07-15 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ From nature-positive agriculture to urban innovation and humanitarian technology, these finalists are developing practical solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The post Innovation Challenge finalists: Meet the initiatives driving change across 44 countries appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Building Inclusive Pathways Back to the Classroom at Akado VTC](https://www.kisumu.go.ke/building-inclusive-pathways-back-to-the-classroom-at-akado-vtc/) _2026-07-11 · Matilda Atieno · County Government of Kisumu_ 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… ## [Help us map the landscape for AI-driven solutions for humanitarian preparedness and climate resilience](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/help-us-map-the-landscape-for-ai-driven-solutions-for-humanitarian-preparedness-and-climate-resilience/) _2026-07-09 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ How do we fill gaps in AI for humanitarian preparedness and climate resilience? Let us know in this survey. The post Help us map the landscape for AI-driven solutions for humanitarian preparedness and climate resilience appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Transforming Grief into Hope: Kisumu Opens Baby Pendo Park and Launches New Eco-Friendly Walkways](https://www.kisumu.go.ke/transforming-grief-into-hope-kisumu-opens-baby-pendo-park-and-launches-new-eco-friendly-walkways/) _2026-07-09 · Emily Mikwa · County Government of Kisumu_ 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:… ## [Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/climate-resilience-awards-for-business-2026/) _2026-06-23 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Apply now to showcase how your business is building resilience to climate change through real-world action and measurable impact. The post Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026 appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Investor Forum: Connecting resilience innovators with investors](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/investor-forum-connecting-resilience-innovators-with-investors/) _2026-06-22 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Learn more about GRP innovation grantees pitching climate solutions, impact, and investment opportunities. The post Investor Forum: Connecting resilience innovators with investors appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [From rocky slopes to regenerative fiber: How HimGra® is building climate resilience in the Himalayas](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/from-rocky-slopes-to-regenerative-fiber-how-himgra-is-building-climate-resilience-in-the-himalayas/) _2026-06-15 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Community-led innovation restores degraded land while strengthening rural livelihoods The post From rocky slopes to regenerative fiber: How HimGra® is building climate resilience in the Himalayas appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [12 initiatives advancing climate resilience across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/12-initiatives-advancing-climate-resilience-across-the-hindu-kush-himalaya-region/) _2026-06-01 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Accelerating climate resilience through locally rooted innovation The post 12 initiatives advancing climate resilience across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Finance in Flux: a new reading of the resilience and adaptation finance landscape](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/finance-in-flux-a-new-reading-of-the-resilience-and-adaptation-finance-landscape/) _2026-05-18 · Ida Gabrielsson · Global Resilience Partnership_ A new joint paper from the Global Resilience Partnership and RAKSHA Intelligence Futures, published as the Global Partnerships Conference opens in London, argues that the binding constraint on resilience and adaptation finance now sits in the gap between knowing and acting. The post Finance in Flux: a new reading of the resilience and adaptation finance landscape appeared first on Global… ## [Call for proposals for innovations across the Global South now open](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/call-for-proposals-for-innovations-across-the-global-south-now-open/) _2026-04-30 · Ida Gabrielsson · Global Resilience Partnership_ We are launching an Innovation Challenge call to support bold, locally led solutions that strengthen resilience, protect ecosystems, and create sustainable opportunities for communities. The post Call for proposals for innovations across the Global South now open appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Protecting shea trees: Securing women’s livelihoods](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/protecting-shea-trees-securing-womens-livelihoods/) _2026-04-30 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Learn how protecting shea trees sustains livelihoods, strengthens rights, and empowers women The post Protecting shea trees: Securing women’s livelihoods appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Advancing women’s rights to strengthen shea enterprises](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/advancing-womens-rights-to-strengthen-shea-enterprises/) _2026-04-24 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ In northern Ghana, digital mapping and access to finance are helping women shea producers like Adisah Zakaria turn invisible work into recognised assets, unlocking income, efficiency, and opportunity. The post Advancing women’s rights to strengthen shea enterprises appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership .