The Kenya Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO), a coalition of over 55 cancer-focused civil society groups, recently engaged with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu to explore deeper collaboration in cancer control. Led by Prisca Githuka KENCO Board Secretary and Executive Director Ms. Phoebe Ongadi, the visit included a consultative meeting

In the spirit of Ramadhan, we joined the Muslim community in Kisumu in celebrating the sacred month of prayer, reflection, and togetherness. A heartfelt thank you to Kenya Red Cross Society for your kindness and unwavering support to the faithful during this Holy Month. Ramadhan Mubarak to all! May this blessed season bring peace, joy,

Experience the vibrancy of African creativity at WAN E YO (“On Our Way”), an extraordinary art exhibition celebrating culture, storytelling, and innovation. Featuring 40 visionary artists from Kenya and Uganda, this showcase highlights the depth and diversity of our artistic landscape. Curated by Santana Sino and David Mito, in collaboration with DER4, Kisumu Museum, and

Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to enhance accountability and service delivery in the county. Speaking during a breakfast meeting with members of the CSO Network from Kisumu County, the Governor emphasized the crucial role CSOs play in keeping government officials in check

The City of Kisumu proudly hosted this year’s Global Observance of World Habitat Day, emphasizing the critical role of youth in shaping the future of urban environments. Held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex, the event, under the theme “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future,” gathered young leaders, urban planners, and key

It is a milestone. The Kisumu County Executive Committee has gone Paperless. From today, June 25, 2024, the Governor, Prof Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, and Members of his Executive Committee will no longer carry those bulky files into Cabinet meetings. After a day-long training on the paperless meetings, Executive committee members led by the Governor will

Kisumu has been ranked among the top 1,000 cities that have impressive innovation business startup ecosystem in the world, beating cities in many industrialized countries. In a new report by Startup  Blink –a global economy research platform – Kisumu’s good ranking has also helped Kenya to reserve its position as third Best County for start-ups

They drove into the new- look Maseno Agricultural Training Center one after the other. The mood was ecstatic despite the chilly morning weather. It was the first time the Governor, Prof Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o was holding an important staff meeting outside his boardroom at the City Hall. The staff – the County Ministers (CECMs) and their

Former ICT Principal Secretary Mr. Jerome Okoth Ochieng’ officially joined the Kisumu County Executive Committee today after he was sworn in as the CECM Member for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development. Mr. Ochieng’, an ICT guru, took the oath of office at the Kisumu City hall – the County’s seat of power –