Capacity Development On Enhancement of Rice Production

Earlier today, the State department of agriculture and irrigation, the COG and the counties of Kisumu and Kirinyaga held discussions on capacity development on enhancement of rice production(CaDPERP) II at the COG boardroom. The talks focused on implementing the project which is jointly funded by JICA and GOK. It was also agreed that more enhanced
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Living Lab Open Day in Kisumu

The KIWASCO lagoons in Nyalenda that was once notorious for thugs and killings has today become a hub of innovations with an array of new technologies that support the livelihoods of youths in and out of Kisumu. Some of the innovative technologies domesticated in the Vicinaqua site include: MBR, RAS, irrigation, black soldier fly, value
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Garissa County Education Department Technical Team Benchmarks On Kisumu’s ECD and TVET System

By Matilda Atieno County Department of Education is currently hosting Garissa County assembly and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) department on a visit for a four days benchmarking exercise aimed at providing firsthand insights into Kisumu County Successful Early Childhood Development management and best practices. The delegation included team from the County Assembly education committee
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600 Energy-Efficient Cooking Stoves Distributed to Women and Vulnerable Households In South East Nyakach

By Matilda Atieno The county government today distributed 600 energy saving cooking stoves under the Financial locally Led climate Action ( FLLOCA) program as part of the Kisumu climate change resilience projects. The energy-efficient cooking-stoves commonly known as Kuni mbili, complement the ongoing FLLOCA resilient projects in Kisumu. South East Nyakach is among the most
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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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Nyamware BMU Assembly Meeting

The County Directorate of Fisheries in collaboration with Nyamware BMU today convened an assembly meeting at Nyamware Fish Banda. Nyamware BMU comprises four active and operational groups: Black Arrow group, Crew members group, Osiepe moherore group and Boat owner’s self-help group. The meeting brought on board  the CECM Agriculture DAILF, Chief Officer DAILF, Director state
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Pulling Together to Restore Auji River in Kisumu

The GenRes tchnical-working group, today joined the United Destiny Shapers, a CBO mainly comprising  youths in voluntary cleaning up of Auji River along Nyalenda and neighboring areas in the ongoing efforts to restore the river’s ecosystem. The cleanup of the Auji River is geared towards restoring its lost glory. The exercise was climaxed by tree
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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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