Kisumu Health Hackathon Spurs Child Nutrition Revolution

By Matilda Atieno The energy of innovation met the urgency of health at the recent Kisumu County Health and Nutrition Hackathon, which aimed to strengthen nutrition resilience and recovery for crisis-affected communities, held at the Ahero Resource Centre. The event brought together ten Early Childhood Development (ECD) schools from Kadibo Sub-County, where confident young learners
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KISUMU CHILD NUTRITION CHECK: Less Than 1 in 5 Children Meet Minimum Diet Standard

By Lorraine Anyango A major health assessment in Kisumu County has delivered a sobering snapshot of child welfare, revealing that fewer than one in five infants and young children (17.7%) are currently receiving a Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD). The finding indicates a widespread failure to provide children aged 6–23 months with the necessary diversity of
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Katito Community-Driven Cleanup Success on World Cleanup Day

By Matilda Atieno KATITO, NYAKACH SUBCOUNTY—Kisumu County successfully observed World Cleanup Day in Katito town, demonstrating that local action can drive global themes. The event, which was declared a resounding success, targeted the urgent issue of tackling textile and fashion waste, moving beyond general cleanup to promote specific environmental stewardship. The activity was spearheaded by
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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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