The City Manager had the honor of attending the Equity Bank SMEs and Networking Forum at Acacia Premier Hotel, Kisumu. Presided over by Mr. Moses Nyabanda, Ag. Managing Director of Equity Bank Kenya, the event offered a vital platform for engaging with small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering meaningful networking opportunities, and discussing strategic approaches to…
The Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o Commissioned the Mother and Child Unit and the X-Ray Machine at Pap Onditi Sub County Hospital today. This highlights his government’s dedication to improving maternal healthcare in the County.Yesterday afternoon, a team of medics performed the first-ever successful cesarean section in Nyakach Sub-County since Independence. Both mother and child are…
Today, The City manager chaired a pivotal meeting between 14 City MCAs and the City Management to deliberate on the strategic implementation of proposed development projects for the FY 2024/2025 within Kisumu City. These projects are vital for the citizens of Kisumu City and the larger Kisumu County as they aim to address critical infrastructure…
The City manager attends the Clean-Air Forum in Lagos, Nigeria. The 5-day engagement seeks to map the policy landscape across Africa and identify data needs for evidence-informed policy development in air quality management. Additionally, it aims to review participatory air quality initiatives in African cities, reflecting on the commitments made at the Kampala meeting, and…
The City manager Hosts the German Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Sebastian Groth, for lunch at Cassa-Kiboko Bay. During our discussions, we focused on the pressing issue of perennial flooding affecting the Dunga, Nyamasaria, Kapuothe, and Nyalenda areas. We explored potential technical assistance for flood mitigation measures through the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to…
The City Manager and the onsite contractor conducted a comprehensive assessment of Moi Stadium to evaluate its current condition and identify the necessary upgrades required to elevate it to the standards of an international sporting facility. Our visit involved a thorough examination of the existing infrastructure, including seating capacity, the playing surface, locker rooms, and…
The recent three-day consultative meeting among city and municipal managers nationwide has been instrumental in advancing collaborative governance and urban development strategies. The City Manager had the honor of joining H.E. the Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o in warmly welcoming the City and Municipal Board Chairpersons assembled by the Council of Governors-Kenya. This gathering signifies a…
The City Manager joined H.E the Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Anderson Estate – Ofafa Housing Project, a transformative development funded by the Local Authorities Pension Trust (LAPTRUST) that will provide 1,200 quality housing units upon completion. This project is significant for Kisumu City as it addresses the critical need…
This morning, The City manager had the privilege of extending a warm welcome to esteemed counterparts from cities and municipalities nationwide, convening for a three-day consultative summit. Facilitated by the Council of Governors-Kenya through its Lands, Housing, and Urban Development Committee, this gathering serves as a pivotal platform for robust discourse on emergent sectoral challenges…