Empowering the Lakeside’s Youngest: Kisumu County and Partners Chart a Resilient Future for ECDE

BY Matilda Atieno  Under the cool canopy of the Acacia Hotel, a transformative dialogue for children of Kisumu unfolded earlier today. The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with ADS Nyanza, convened a high-level Early Childhood Education Committee (CECEC) Quarterly Review Meeting to address the critical gaps and emerging opportunities in the county early learning
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The 100,000-Liter Promise Towards Safe Drinking Water for 282 Schools in Kisumu

By Matilda Atieno In a transformative move for safe drinking water, the County Government has officially flagged off a consignment of 879 LifeStraw Community water purifiers earlier today. The initiative, led by the CECM for Education, Technical Training, Innovation, and Social Services, Hon. John Awiti, marks the launch of a robust campaign to eliminate waterborne
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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 Multi- Sectoral Expertise Tapped as Changemakers in Fight Against NCDs

By: Emily Mikwa A five-day workshop today commenced at the Sunset Hotel in Kisumu from November 17th to 21st, equipping local delivery agents with skills to implement the ambitious four-year Changemaker Project. The goal was to enable them to effectively implement and monitor sustainable health modules and urban farming initiatives in schools and communities.The Changemaker
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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 Rallies for a Cleaner, Greener Future Ahead of Mazingira Day

By Matilda Atieno Kisumu has officially launched its pre-event campaign towards Mazingira Day 2025, driving immediate action through a large-scale clean-up and tree-planting exercise. The mobilization successfully engaged local communities, traders, and students from Usoma Comprehensive school, Ogalo Secondary and Ogalo Comprehensive school, urging them to embrace environmental stewardship ahead of the national celebration on
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