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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Kisumu County Launches Nutrition Program for Flood-Affected Nyando.

by Ogega Ondari. The County Government of Kisumu has initiated a vital nutrition program aimed at supporting children and pregnant women in the Nyando region, recently impacted by severe flooding. Funded by the French Embassy through UNICEF with a contribution of about Sh. 11.4 million, the program will be implemented in partnership with the Kenya
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‘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 Youth Champions Take part in Nurturing Care Campaign.

By Lorraine Anyango. Young people are taking a central role in the ongoing Nurturing and Care training in Kisumu County, as part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the importance of nurturing care for children. This initiative, driven by a Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) approach, strategically incorporates youth, particularly those in
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 Kisumu County to roll out “Kuwa Kocha” Campaign to Champion Early Childhood Development.

By Lorraine Anyango. Multi-sectoral frontline service providers in Kisumu County are discussing the current state of nurturing care for young children, paving the way for the launch of a crucial campaign dubbed “Kuwa Kocha,” meaning “Be a Coach.” This initiative aims to raise awareness among residents about the critical importance of investing in the well-being
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18 years of pain ended.

story by Sherine Atieno and photo by Ogega Ondari. Eunice Adhiambo, a 49-year-old resident of Nyahera, Kisumu, is overwhelmed with gratitude after undergoing a life-changing neurosurgical procedure. After enduring 18 years of debilitating pain, Ms. Adhiambo has undergone successful spinal surgery at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). “I had lost hope, “I
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JOOTRH Boosts Healthcare with New A&E, Dialysis Machines, and Ambitious Strategy.

The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has significantly upgraded its services with the launch of a new Accident and Emergency Unit, advanced dialysis machines, and a comprehensive five-year strategic plan. Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr. Mathews Owili presided over the triple launch, marking a major step towards establishing JOOTRH as a leading
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