International women's day conference on 12th march 2016 (Western Kenya)

Women Techmakers is Google’s brand and global program for women in technology.Women It provides visibility, community, and resources for women in technology to drive innovation and participation in the field.

International Women’s Day, which is on Tuesday March 8, 2016, is a day to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality within our communities. As Women Techmakers Kisumu powered by Google Developer Group Kisumu, we  plan to do this by organizing a conference on the 12th of March, at Planet Media cinemas,Mega City mall.

The 15 Historical Facts About Kisumu

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1. Kisumu is the largest city in western Kenya region and second most important city after Kampala in the greater Lake Victoria basin.
2. Kisumu came from the Luo word “sumo” which literally means “a place of barter trade”.
3. Historically, Kisumu has been dominated by diverse communities (Nandi, Abagusii, Maasai, Luo and Luhya) at different times long before the white man arrived.
4. Kisumu replaced Port Victoria in Busia County in 1898 as an alternative railway terminus and port for the Uganda railway.
5. In July 1899, the first skeleton plan for Kisumu was prepared. Another plan was later prepared in May, 1900.