Sustainable Rural Initiatives

Public participation is key to building a stronger, more engaged community at the village and ward levels.

On Wednesday, SRI joined members of Kobura Ward in Kadibo Sub-County for a vital public participation forum on the Kisumu County Budget 2026/2027. This process strengthens social accountability and empowers citizens in government decisions.

We are still experiencing aparthy among the young people, thus the need to integrate online media engagements in our public participation processes.

County Government of Kisumu

Yesterday, among other partners (state and non-state actors), our community outreach—"Thriving Futures"—brought vital health services and info right to the people of Ombaka in Nyando Sub-County, fostering resilient communities through holistic wellness, empowerment, and collective action.

Sustainable Rural Initiatives, specifically supported 102 adolescent girls and young women with dignity packs (pads and tissues) and SRH screening using key health tools. We have also strategized future support for vulnerable boys and young men with boxers and info. This helps us identify and uplift the right holders for ongoing periodic support, beyond the one day activity.

Tinada Youth Action Africa - TYAAfrica ; National Council for Population and Development ; Kenya Red Cross Training Institute ; The Lake Region Public Benefit Organizations Network ; County Government of Kisumu ; Kisumu County Department of Medical Services,Public Health & Sanitation

Day 2 of Cohort III was ELECTRIC.

Thrilled energy filled the room with group work, case studies, and inspiring success stories.

Spotlight on Madam Alice, a poultry farmer from Okana, who used to battle middlemen when selling her layers, until Cohort II training changed everything. She mastered branding and marketing tricks, that enabled her to sell 60 birds in just 2 weeks stress-free, and kept every profit.

County Government of Kisumu .

Today we kicked off the Entrepreneurship Training for Cohort 3, welcoming 40 ambitious new entrepreneurs from diverse value chains like pastry, rice farming, African leafy veggies, transport, fashion designs, butternut squash, groceries, poultry, butchery, and more.

This 3-day powerhouse session is equipping entrepreneurs with market-ready skills in branding, record keeping, and SMART goal setting—unlocking doors to financial support, market linkages, and game-changing ideas.

Proud milestone: This training now reaches the 120th entrepreneur in Kadibo and surrounding communities.

County Government of Kisumu ; Africa ; TopFans ; Pavilions for Okana .