World Breastfeeding Week celebrations at Nyang’ande

BY BENARD ONDARI Kisumu reflected the world Breastfeeding Week with celebrations themed “Prioritize Breastfeeding and Create Sustainable Support Systems,” with activities, teachings, and testimonies highlighting male involvement and community behaviour change as essential for sustainable breastfeeding support. The County Government of Kisumu, working alongside the Kenya Red Cross, UNICEF, the French Embassy in Kenya, KMET
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From “Milk Owner” to Master Caregiver: How Fathers Are Revolutionizing Nutrition in Flood-Hit Nyando.

By Bernard Ondari . “Bring your baby across the front of your body. Hold your baby with the arm that’s not on the same side as the breast you’re feeding from. Support the back of the baby’s butt with your hand and let its head rest on your upper arm, always ensuring your arm takes
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Pathology in Africa Elevated.

by Lorraine Anyango. A quiet revolution is underway in Kisumu County, promising to dramatically enhance patient care across Africa. The focus of this transformation? The strategic development of local site capacity for advanced diagnostic pathology, with Kisumu poised to become a regional hub of excellence in this critical medical field. At the heart of this
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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 Flags Off Mater Heart Run 2025, Contributes Ksh 200,000 For The Cause.

Photos by Collins Owuor and Innocent Oleche By Isaac Esitika Kisumu  Deputy Governor Matthew Owili, today, on behalf of the Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o flagged off the Mater Heart Run Marathon 2025, Kisumu Chapter. Emphasizing its crucial role in providing life-saving cardiac care for children.  In a speech read by the DG, Governor Nyong’o described
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Victoria Annex Reopens as Specialized Sickle Cell and Surgical Hub, Governor Nyong’o Leads Launch

By Esitika Isaac Photos by Calvin Randy Kisumu County Governor, His Excellency Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, today officially launched the newly refurbished Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) Victoria Annex Hospital in Milimani, which will also serve as a specialized Sickle Cell and Surgical Center. The launch marks a significant milestone in the
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Kitchen Toto: How Siaya Village Cooking Outshine Nutrition Clinics.

The most powerful vaccine against malnutrition isn’t manufactured in a lab—it’s stirred in a village pot, served with love and copied across homesteads… By Lorraine Herine Anyango The fight against child malnutrition in Kenya unfolds in different realities, from the vibrant, communal kitchens of rural villages to the sterile wards of urban hospitals. In Bar
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Kisumu MSN Targets Sustainable Nutrition Funding Amidst Notable Progress

By Lorraine Anyango The Kisumu Multi-Sectoral Nutrition (MSN) Coordination team is strategically shifting its focus towards securing a sustainable future for nutrition initiatives within the county. Recent data has highlighted the team’s significant achievements in combating malnutrition, prompting a move to establish a formal policy that ensures dedicated funding for nutrition programs in each financial
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Fighting Malnutrition through Baby Friendly Community Initiatives.

By Sherine Atieno and Ogega Ondari . Kisumu County is taking action to prevent malnutrition through Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI), which aims to promote nutrition resilience and recovery for crisis-affected households. This initiative aligns with global policy frameworks, including Kenya’s National Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Policy and international guidelines from UNICEF and
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