Vulnerability Assessment Making Kisumu Climate Resilient

By Matilda Atieno The County department of Water Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources with the support of the Muungano wa wanavijiji/Shack Dwellers International Kenya (SDI) today launched  the Kisumu County Climate Risk & Vulnerability Assessment ( KCCRVA) report in a ceremony held at the Tom Mboya Labor College in Kisumu. To inform this effort,
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Cultivating Resilience in Nyang’oma Masogo Ward Through Climate Smart Seeds

By Matilda Atieno ‎Smallholder farmers of Nyang’oma Masogo ward in Kisumu today received Climate Smart Seeds and fertilizer set to increase adoption to climate resilient farming practices through drought tolerant seeds and fertilizers that help farmers cope with unpredictable rainfall patterns and shorter growing seasons.‎‎As the impacts of climate change continue to cause concern across
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Capacity Building of WCCPC Chair Persons on GRM Procedures and Guidelines

By Matilda Aatieno In terms of its capacity-building efforts, and establishment of strong Grievances and Redress Mechanism (GRM) the County Department of Water Environment Climate Change and Natural Resources today held a training for the Ward Climate Change Committee ( WCCPC) chairmen from the 35 wards on grievance redress mechanism. The training organized in partnership
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Kisumu Onboards 125 New County Staff

By Matilda Atieno 125 newly recruited County staff underwent a comprehensive induction program, aiming to integrate the employees into the public service culture and values that are set to help them acclimate to their new environment and understand their roles and responsibilities. The County Government welcomed 100 new ECDE Teachers and 25 Vocational Education Trainers,
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Garissa County Education Department Technical Team Benchmarks On Kisumu’s ECD and TVET System

By Matilda Atieno County Department of Education is currently hosting Garissa County assembly and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) department on a visit for a four days benchmarking exercise aimed at providing firsthand insights into Kisumu County Successful Early Childhood Development management and best practices. The delegation included team from the County Assembly education committee
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600 Energy-Efficient Cooking Stoves Distributed to Women and Vulnerable Households In South East Nyakach

By Matilda Atieno The county government today distributed 600 energy saving cooking stoves under the Financial locally Led climate Action ( FLLOCA) program as part of the Kisumu climate change resilience projects. The energy-efficient cooking-stoves commonly known as Kuni mbili, complement the ongoing FLLOCA resilient projects in Kisumu. South East Nyakach is among the most
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Bold Step Towards Future for Children and Communities in Kisumu

By Matilda Atieno Following the concerted effort to transform the Early Childhood Development Program presently in Kisumu and how to meet new demands for inclusivity, Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has formally launched the new model ECD at Cannon Nyong’o in Seme Sub county. According to the CEC member for Education Mr. John Awiti, the
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Partnership Towards Inclusive Early Childhood Development for Kisumu

The County Department of Education is committed to upholding the transformative Early Childhood Development (ECD) with the intention of scaling-up high-quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs for Kisumu. In a remarkable collaboration with Play Action International, the County seeks to develop investment in ECD with a focus on curriculum development and capacity building of teachers.
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FLLoCA Partnership Bolsters Adaptation and Mitigation measures with the Commissioning of Kisumu Green Resource Center

By Matilda Atieno In a significant advancement for Kisumu Climate resilient investment, the research center located at the Railways ward in Kisumu Central was officially commissioned earlier today. The resource center is projected at a cost of Kshs.120M upon its completion with its initial and ongoing phase being implemented at a cost of Kshs. 40M.
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