12th September 2026, Firefighters from the Kisumu City Disaster Management Department today joined fellow first responders from across the country for the annual Firefighter Staircase Climb at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi. The event was held in remembrance of firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11, while also honouring firefighters around the world…
Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o has given his assurance that the Mowlem-Nyamasaria Bus stage is not intended to replace the terminus along Jommo Kenyatta Highway. “The Bus Stage is complete and we are waiting the conclusion of the ongoing court case before it is commisioned because as a County we respect the rule of Law”he added…
City of Kisumu Disaster Management Department Participation in Aqua Search and Rescue TrainingThe City of Kisumu Disaster Management Department had the privilege of participating in a capacity-building initiative organized and fully supported by the Kenya Red Cross, aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Aqua Search and Rescue (A-SAR) teams. This initiative supports ongoing efforts…
Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga this morning spearheaded a major cleanup exercise at the Jubilee Market, located next to the bustling bus park, as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to uphold hygiene standards in public markets.The exercise, which temporarily closed the market to traders and buyers, involved thorough cleaning of the floors and scrubbing…
City of Kisumu management led by City Manager and Board members this morning joined the rest of the country in marking this year’s Mazingira day, an annual event set aside by the state to promote environmental conservation and awareness in the country. This year’s theme is Citizen-Centric tree growing and environmental stewardship. The City manager…
By Thomas Ouko Kisumu County has spectacularly positioned itself on the global tourism map, concluding a powerful and transformative Kisumu Tourism Week 2025. In a vibrant series of events that brought together government, private sector, youth, and local communities, the county brought to life the United Nations World Tourism Day theme: “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.”…
The County Government of Kisumu and the Works Smart Cities Forum (WSCF) have announced the launch of the CHUN JEONG-EUN-NYONG’O Cancer Centre as the first flagship project of the Africa Smart Cities & Townships Alliance (ASCA). Speaking during the signing of the agreement in the presence of Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, the Chairman and…
Under the leadership of of the County of Kisumu and the World Smart Cities Forum (WSCF) ,The Africa Smart Cities & Townships Alliance (WSCF) in collaboration with the Office of Principal Scientific Advised of the Government of India has announced the establishment of ASCA RSVC Hub in Kisumu . According to the Chairman and President…
The African Smart Cities Alliance (ASCA) under the auspices of the Works Smart Cities Forum (WSCF) successfully hosted the Inaugural ASCA Summit in Kisumu from September 11-13 ,2025. The landmark gathering brought together city leaders, government officials, international partners and private sector representatives to chart a transformative path for Africa’s Smart City Development. Jaewon Peter…