Gov. Anyang' Nyong'o

This morning, I had the honour of receiving a surprise courtesy call from the Governor of Nairobi City County, H.E. Arthur Johnson Sakaja, accompanied by the Speaker of the Nairobi City County Assembly, Hon. Kennedy Ng’ondi; Ruaraka MP, Hon. TJ Kajwang; and a delegation of Nairobi County Assembly MCAs led by Majority Leader, Hon. Peter Imwatok, alongside other leaders from the Nairobi City County Government.

The delegation visited to convey their condolences to Mama Kisumu, Dorothy Nyong’o, and I following the sad demise of my father-in-law, Mzee Laban Onyango Buyu. We are deeply touched by this thoughtful gesture of solidarity and compassion.

The visit was particularly memorable as it marked the first time a sitting Governor of Nairobi City County has paid a courtesy visit to Kisumu.

Beyond the condolences, our engagement provided an opportunity to compare notes on public service delivery, share experiences, and learn from one another. The governance of our cities and counties presents shared challenges and opportunities that demand continuous dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of ideas.

Ahsante sana Governor Sakaja and your entire delegation. Such engagements strengthen the bonds between our counties and are an important investment in better governance and the future of our nation. #TichTire

Devolution has to work for all Kenyans. Continuous consultation, collaboration, and meaningful engagement among stakeholders is essential in ensuring that the promise of devolution translates into tangible benefits for the people.

I accompanied the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs as he officially opened the 2026 Annual Convention of the County Public Service Boards National Consultative Forum, currently underway in Kisumu.

The Constitution of Kenya established the framework for devolution, but County Public Service Boards have a critical responsibility to make it work through effective, fair, transparent and merit-based human resource management.

This calls for County Public Service Boards to strengthen their institutional independence, uphold meritocracy in recruitment and promotion, embrace sustainable human resource planning, invest in continuous skills development, accelerate digital transformation, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

Ultimately, the true measure of devolution is not in the structures we establish, but in the lives we transform and the opportunities we create for our people.

I wish all County Public Service Board members success as they undertake this important and demanding responsibility of strengthening public service delivery and advancing the aspirations of devolution.

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This morning, I had the honour and pleasure of hosting the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, who paid me a courtesy call at my office.

We had a wonderful opportunity to reminisce about our shared journey, the experiences we have had, and the path we have walked together in service to our country.

It was a truly memorable catch-up, filled with fond memories, reflection and a renewed appreciation of the journey we have travelled together for the good of our nation.

Always a pleasure reconnecting with a friend and colleague. #TichTire

Kisumu is the heartland of the luo nation. The pride of our people and the heart and a true richness of the Luo culture.

United by our heritage and inspired by our shared stories, we invite you to be part of the @pinyluofestival , 6th Edition. The journey to this grand celebration of our identity, traditions and unity is gathering momentum!

Today’s launch of the Kisumu County Community Health Application (MamaCare) and the Kisumu Mental Wellness Application marks a proud and significant milestone in our county’s digital transformation journey.

It is deeply satisfying that global challenges such as mental health and the wellbeing of mothers and children can be addressed through technology developed by our own young people, right here in Kisumu.

Through our administration’s Zone01 Kisumu initiative, we are showing that solutions to some of our most pressing challenges can come from within our communities.

These homegrown innovations will strengthen access to maternal and child health information, promote mental wellness, and complement the work of our healthcare professionals. They build on our investments in digitizing public health facilities and establishing our county-owned Health Data Centre.

What makes this achievement even more inspiring is that the young innovators behind these applications are sons and daughters of Kisumu, trained here in Kisumu, now using their skills to earn an honest living and shape the future of their community.

My sincere appreciation goes to the Department of Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, led by Dr. Greg Ganda, and WONDER Health for supporting and embracing the Zone01 Kisumu cohort.

We must believe in our young people, celebrate our small steps, and keep moving forward. #TichTire