Governor Nyong’o Assures of His Commitment in Healthcare.

By Agwanda Saye. CECM Of Health, Dr Gregory Ganda taking the team through the progress of the department/ Photos by Calvin Ogonji Kisumu Governor Prof.Anyang’ Nyong’o has assured the county’s residents that his commitment in regard to accessible, affordable and quality healthcare for each one of them still remains. He was speaking during the senior
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Kisumu Pilots Financial Tracking Model to Revolutionize County Food Systems

By: Emily Mikwa The launch of the County-led Food Systems Transformation (COFFCI) project today at the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel marks a strategic milestone for Kisumu County. The workshop formally introduced the Food Systems Financial Flow Analysis (3FS), a data-driven framework designed to map investments across agriculture, infrastructure, and nutrition to ensure a resilient food
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Kisumu Launches Innovative HIV Prevention Program for Young Women

By Lorraine AnyangoIn a major step forward for HIV prevention, researchers from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have unveiled an innovative delivery system designed to improve Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access and use among young women in Western Kenya. Dubbed ‘PrEP MY WAY,’ the study will implement a novel community-based approach starting in January 2026
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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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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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