Kisumu and Bungoma Forge Stronger Early Childhood Care Through Regional Peer Learning

By Matilda Ochich County officials, technical experts, and development partners from Kisumu and Bungoma gathered earlier this week in Kisumu for an intensive two-day peer learning exchange focused on advancing Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development. The 2day session was convened under the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Smart Start Initiative and KMET. The workshop
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Kisumu County Donates Ksh 38 Million Equipment to Vocational Training Centers

By: Agwanda Saye The County Government of Kisumu has donated Ksh 38 million worth of equipment to Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) across the county, Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has announced. Speaking during the flag-off of tools and equipment to 31 VTCs, Prof. Nyong’o stated that the Ksh 20 million dispatch was not a one-off gesture.
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A Bright Tomorrow for Kisumu Children as County Secures Ksh 10 million Child Nutrition Fund Partnership

By Matilda Ochich County leadership, development partners, and academic stakeholders gathered earlier today for a high-level breakfast briefing on the Child Nutrition Fund Program, held under the theme of strengthening investment and partnerships for child nutrition in Kisumu County. The early morning session marked a significant milestone in expanding access to essential health and nutrition
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County Front Against Malnutrition Through Multisectoral Action on Nutrition

By Matilda Atieno A dynamic coalition of county technical experts, civil society champions, academic researchers, and grassroots leaders convened for an intensive five-day workshop that kicked off earlier this week. The workshop, organized through a strategic partnership between the County Government of Kisumu and the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance (SUN CSA) Kenya, aims
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Uniting Sector Strengths for Child Health as Kisumu Convenes Nurturing Care Forum

By Matilda Ochich The County Directorate of Early Childhood Development Education convened key county departments, national government bodies, and development partners for the quarterly Multisectoral Technical Working Group review meeting. Supported by KMET, the high-level gathering was graced by Chief Officer Mr. Bovince Ochieng, alongside Early Childhood Development Education Director Wilkister Oderah. The session brought
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Kisumu Unveils Historic Child Protection Policy at a Vibrant Day of the African Child Celebrations

By Egline Owili A vibrant and unifying energy filled the air in Kisumu as pupils from various schools gathered at Shauri Moyo Primary School in a grand celebration of the Day of the African Child 2026. Marked by a historic leap forward for children’s rights, held in honor of the brave legacy of the 1976
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Skilled for the Future: Kisumu Celebrates Historic Third Joint VTC Graduation

By Matilda Ochich The streets of Kisumu were filled with a vibrant sense of accomplishment as Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o led a grand procession of graduating students from 28 Vocational Training Centres. This colorful march served as a powerful prelude to the 3rd Joint Kisumu County Vocational Training Centres Graduation Ceremony held at the Rotary
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3,165 REASONS TO CELEBRATE KISUMU’S NEWEST SKILLED FORCE IS HERE!

By Matilda Ochich Today, the air at the Rotary Vocational Training Centre was filled with hope, pride, and the spirit of transformation. Kisumu is thrilled to celebrate the 3rd Joint County Vocational Training Centres (VTC) Graduation Ceremony, honoring the Class of 2024-2025. Led by H.E. Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, the day began with a grand
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Securing the Foundation of Our Children through Professional Care

By Matilda Atieno The County Government has taken a decisive step toward safeguarding its youngest citizens by hosting a comprehensive three-day sensitization workshop focused on the formal establishment and registration of childcare facilities in Kisumu. Organized by the Directorate of ECDE in partnership with the Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW), this intensive forum brought
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