Kisumu County Works Towards Ensuring Nurturing Care for Every Child

By Lorraine Anyango Kisumu County is actively working towards ensuring that Nurturing Care is happening for its youngest citizens, steadily implementing a comprehensive, multi-sectoral strategy aligned with the global Nurturing Care Framework (NCF). The consistent execution of this crucial development agenda is attributed to the County Director of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), Wilkister
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Kisumu County Pioneers Quality Assurance in Early Childhood Development

BY Lorraine Anyango The Directorate of Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Kisumu County is shifting and turning a keen eye on the quality of services they offer. This commitment to excellence was formalized as the County Government, through the Department of Education, Technical Training, Innovation and Social Services, inducted a County Quality Assurance Committee and
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Kisumu Elevates PWD Voices, Anchored by Human Rights and Hope

By Lorraine Anyango As the midday sun beat down on the corrugated iron roof of Otieno Oyoo Secondary School, a different kind of warmth was radiating—the warmth of shared purpose and hope. This was the culmination of Kisumu’s celebration of the UN World Persons with Disabilities Day, a gathering unified by the theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive
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Kisumu Digital Leap as the Launch of VTC Hub, Cements Future in Skills and Innovation

Kisumu County officially threw open the doors to a new era of digital learning today, with the launch of the Katito VTC Digital Community Hub. The centre, a state-of-the-art digital library, is the cornerstone of the County push to transform vocational training into a powerhouse of innovation and digital readiness. The vision for this ambitious
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Kisumu Launches Innovative HIV Prevention Program for Young Women

By Lorraine AnyangoIn a major step forward for HIV prevention, researchers from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have unveiled an innovative delivery system designed to improve Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access and use among young women in Western Kenya. Dubbed ‘PrEP MY WAY,’ the study will implement a novel community-based approach starting in January 2026
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Kisumu Charts a Resilient Future Through a UNDP Project to Strengthen Urban Resilience to Emerging Disasters and Climate Risks

By Matilda Atieno The County Government of Kisumu strengthened its defense strategy against climate change during a five-day technical validation and capacity-building workshop recently held in Kisumu. The workshop, convened by the County Government, UNDP, and partners under the Resilient Urban Futures Project, brought together county departments, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and local stakeholders
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Kidogo Gala 2025 Kisumu Celebrates Mamapreneur Trailblazers

By Matilda Atieno The profound impact of grassroots entrepreneurship on child welfare took centre stage in Kisumu today as the Kidogo Annual Gala 2025 unfolded. The County Government joined partners and stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of nearly 2,000 Mamapreneurs and Papapreneurs whose small businesses are providing quality, affordable childcare for over 55,000 children across
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Kisumu and Gersthofen Seal Pact for Chulaimbo Solar Water Project

By Matilda Atieno In a blend of cultural diplomacy and infrastructure development, the County Government of Kisumu and the City of Gersthofen, Germany, have formally signed a Partnership Agreement, setting a rigorous framework for the solarization and upscaling of the Chulaimbo Water Project. The agreement is more than just a document, it is a six-month
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Kisumu Three-Front War for the Right to Know

By Matilda Atieno In a bold move that is set to redefine civic engagement and accountability across Kisumu County, a multi-stakeholder alliance is pushing through a comprehensive legislative package to operationalize the constitutional right of citizens to access information. This collaborative journey, spearheaded by the County Directorate of Public Affairs and the civil society group Step Up Together (SUTO), is
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