Topic : Kisumu County

Topic: Kisumu County

Floods

Gov’t Reveals Number of Fatalities as Floods Ravage Kisumu, Tana River and Uasin Gishu

Mar 24, 2026 at 12:31 PM

The Ministry of Interior has released the latest update on the ongoing floods, revealing a rising death toll and widespread destruction of property....

Farming

File image of fish farmers at Kosembo Aquapark

How Pond Farming is Gaining Ground Among Fish Farmers in Seme

Mar 23, 2026 at 12:18 PM

Fish farmers in Seme, Kisumu County are increasingly turning to pond farming as idle land is transformed into productive aquaculture hubs....

Developments

File image of the Lumumba Affordable Housing Project

Housing, Markets Lead as Gov’t Reveals Infrastructure Progress in Nyanza

Mar 21, 2026 at 10:31 AM

The government has outlined infrastructure progress across the Nyanza region, with housing and market development emerging as the leading sectors....

Launches

File image of President William Ruto breaking ground for the SGR extension from Naivasha to Malaba.

President Ruto Launches Extension of SGR from Naivasha to Malaba

Mar 19, 2026 at 12:07 PM

President William Ruto on Thursday, March 19, presided over the launch of the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Malaba....

Plans

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Gov’t Announces Plan to Redesign Busy Kisumu Roundabout After Fatal Crash

Mar 18, 2026 at 02:53 PM

The government has announced plans to redesign the busy Coptic Roundabout in Mamboleo, Kisumu, following a fatal crash that claimed 26 lives in August 2025....

Attack

Collage photo of Irungu Nyakera and a damaged vehicle.

Irungu Nyakera Fires Warning Shots After Goons Allegedly Attacked His Hotel

Mar 11, 2026 at 08:41 AM

Former Devolution and Planning Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera, on Wednesday, March 11 morning, allegedly fired warning shots after goons stormed his hotel in Kisumu....

Clarifies

File image of a road crash in Kisumu county.

Government Addresses Alleged Accident Involving CS Aden Duale

Mar 09, 2026 at 07:49 AM

The Ministry of Health has dismissed social media reports claiming Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was involved in a road accident....

Floods

File image of flooding at Wang’chieng Ward

Over 300 Households Affected as Floods Hit Kisumu County

Mar 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Flooding has affected hundreds of households in parts of Kisumu County after the Sondu-Miriu River burst its banks following heavy rains in the region....

Postponed

ODM Announces Postponement of Kisumu Party Delegates Elections

Mar 06, 2026 at 08:00 AM

The ODM Party has announced the postponement of party delegates elections in Kisumu County scheduled for Friday....

Update

Gov’t Issues Update on Construction of Kisumu’s Lumumba Affordable Housing Project [Photos]

Mar 03, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the construction of Kisumu’s Lumumba Affordable Housing Project....

When

File image of Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o.

Governor Nyong'o Reveals When Construction of SGR From Naivasha to Kisumu Will Begin

Feb 25, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has announced that the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu will begin in March 2026....

Deal?