JOOTRH Elevated to Level 6 National Referral Hospital

By Isaac Esitika Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu has officially been upgraded to a Level 6 national referral hospital, following a gazette notice issued by President William Ruto on June 18. The announcement was officially made through a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated June 18, 2025, after the
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Kisumu Partners with Equity Bank to Digitize Farm input Subsidies

By Mildred Adhiambo and Odhiambo Reuben Photos by Calvin Randy Ogonji The County Government of Kisumu has entered into a strategic agreement with Equity Bank to digitize its farm input subsidy program, a move set to boost agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ access to certified inputs. The new initiative, launched under Equity Bank’s E-voucher copayment
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Counties Begin Consultative Forum on Model School Feeding Policy

By Yoga David. Photos by Calvin Randy Ogonji A three-day consultative meeting bringing together County Executives for Education has kicked off in Kisumu, with the goal of reviewing and refining Kenya’s proposed Model School Feeding Policy.  The meeting is being held at Acacia Hotel, convened by the Council of Governors (CoG), in partnership with Food
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Governor Nyong’o Flags off ECDE Foodstuff

By Agwanda Saye. Photos by Calvin Randy Ogonji Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o has flagged off consignment of Early Child Development Education foodstuff valued at kshs 25 million to feed nearly 50,000 learners in public centres . “This will be followed by the distribution of learning materials worth kshs 19 million to all our EC centres
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Governor Nyong’o Calls for Protection of Rural Electrification Projects in Kisumu.

By Bellah Ikida and Anne Ayieko  Photos by Calvin Randy Ogonji Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on government officials at both the national and county levels to safeguard rural electrification efforts, saying access to power remains a key driver of development in underserved areas. He was speaking during the launch of the Kaganda
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Kisumu County To Transform Agriculture Sector

By Odhiambo Ruben and Agwanda Saye Photos by Esitika Isaac The County Government of Kisumu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cereals Growers Association in a move aimed at transforming the agriculture sector Kisumu County has intensified its efforts to transform the agricultural sector. The agreement which was signed by the County’s CECM for
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Governor Nyong’o Launches Wheelchair Distribution, Vows Continued Support for PWDs

By Isaac Esitika Photos by Innocent Oleche Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o today officiated the launch of a significant wheelchair distribution exercise at Mama Grace Kisumu Social Hall, marking a renewed commitment to empowering persons with disabilities in the region. The wheelchairs, generously donated by the U.S.-based Chair the Love Foundation in collaboration with Jaramogi
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Kisumu County Establishes Business Centre

By Agwanda Saye Photos by Collins Owuor Kisumu County Government has established the County Business Incubation and Innovation Center where start ups and Small Enterprises receive mentorship ,market access support and skills development to fast-track their growth and competitiveness. These were said by the County’s Deputy Governor Dr.Ochieng’ Owili during the Enterpreneurship clinic themed “Kisumu
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Kisumu Launches New Waste Recovery Facility Ahead of World Environment Day

By Mildred Adhiambo & Bella Ikida Photos by Adams Claine and Innocent Oleche In a bid to combat plastic pollution and enhance waste management, the Kisumu County Government has launched a new Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Kondele West, Kisumu Central. The event presided over by County Executive Committee Member for Water, Environment, Climate Change,
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