‘Kuwa Kocha’ in Kisumu.

By Lorraine Anyango. Thirty professionals from various child-serving departments in Kisumu County have completed a three-day training program, equipping them to promote nurturing care practices for young children. These newly minted “Kuwa Kocha” (Be a Coach) champions include nutritionists, nurses, clinical officers, counselors, social protection officers, community health assistants, children’s officers, NGO and faith-based organization
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Kisumu Plays Host to UNEP Representatives

UNEP representatives, Sharon Gil and Wei Huang were in Kisumu today to assess the progress of the Generation Restoration Project of Auji River. Prior to holding discussions with the technical working team, the duo paid a courtesy call to the office of Governor Nyong’o. During the courtesy call, they deliberated on strategies of enhancing collaborations
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Community Engagements on Restoration of River Auji comes to a Close

Day three of a series of community engagement workshops held at KAG hall in Nyalenda, Kisumu came to a close today. While giving his closing remarks, the Coordinator of Generation Restoration Project, Mr Erick Ogadho called on the participants to be agents of change and implement best practices learnt to restore Auji River. ” Knowledge
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Commnity Engagements towards the Restoration of River Auji

Day one of a series of community engagement workshops kicked off today at the Nyalenda Kenya Assemblies of God. ( KAG) hall in Kisumu. The initiative targeted local community leaders and youth group representatives. It focused on Nature Based Solutions ( Nbs) towards the restoration of river Auji. A total of 50 Youth Leaders and
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ABDP Donates Christmas Gifts to Children’s Orphanage

By Emily Mikwa It was song and dance for the Children of Dolphin Faith Orphanage in Kisumu today, as they were treated to an early Christmas by the ABDP staff who donated a consignment of assorted food staff among other items. The ABDP team from Kisumu and Nyeri head Office were led by the Programme
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The Programme Steering Committee Implementation Support and Supervision Mission in Kisumu

A high powered delegation from the ABDP Project Steering Committee (PSC) led by the Chairman, who is also the Secretary of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Mr. Rodrick Kundu, was on a supervision mission in Kisumu. The aim of the mission is to check on the progress of the project, its impact on the people and
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County Program Coordination Committee Support Visit to ABDP Beneficiaries

The ABDP County Program Coordination Committee today were on a field visit to the program beneficiaries across the county. The visit program scheduled for 3rd to 4th December is meant to check on the progress of the beneficiaries, the challenges they face and to provide insights that can propel them to better production. The team
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SWOT Analysis, Identification of Nature Based Solution Activities and Financing Sources in Rehabilitation of Auji River in Kisumu

A team of technical experts from the government agencies, NGOs and CBOs held a meeting at Maseno Agricultural Training Center to carry out a SWOT Analysis aimed at restoring river Auji. Some of the strengths identified during the discussions were: the existing policies on water quality regulations, waste management regulations, wetlands river banks and lake
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Kisumu Celebrates World Fisheries Day

The event is celebrated annually on the 21st November, with the National event held in Luanda K’otieno beach in Siaya County. Kisumu County joined the rest of the world in marking World Fisheries Day 2024. This year’s theme is Collaborative Governance for Blue Transformation and Sustainable Investments in Fisheries The significance is to highlight the
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