Agripreneurs and community-facing professionals commit to support household nutrition and food security

By Matilda Ochich More than 30 Agripreneurs and community-facing professionals have committed to educating and empowering households in their communities on nutrition, agriculture and healthy food production as part of efforts to improve household nutrition and food security. Drawn from the seven sub-counties in Kisumu, the participants are being incorporated into a programme that brings
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Nine Days of Training Spark a Bold Regional Commitment to End Malnutrition

By Matilda Ochich A transformative nine-day intensive workshop culminated in Kisumu as health and nutrition officers from Busia, Nairobi, and host county Kisumu pledged to turn shared learning into direct, lasting action within their local communities. Supported by UNICEF with funding from Jesus Christ of the latter saints day church, this regional gathering represented part
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Tri County Health Delegates Unveil Creative Solutions for Nutrition Drive

By Matilda Ochich Having completed intensive field visits across Manyatta A and Manyatta B villages, the multi-county team convened for a community feedback session on day 5 of the training workshop, designed to translate raw field observations into actionable local solutions. The groundwork for this session was laid during extensive community exercises that included under-five
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Uniting Sector Strengths for Child Health as Kisumu Convenes Nurturing Care Forum

By Matilda Ochich The County Directorate of Early Childhood Development Education convened key county departments, national government bodies, and development partners for the quarterly Multisectoral Technical Working Group review meeting. Supported by KMET, the high-level gathering was graced by Chief Officer Mr. Bovince Ochieng, alongside Early Childhood Development Education Director Wilkister Oderah. The session brought
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Kisumu Hosts Tri-County Technical Workshop to Drive Community Nutrition Action

By Matilda Ochich Kisumu is currently playing host to an intensive 9-day training workshop bringing together healthcare providers across county, sub-county, and facility levels to build unified capacity for the rollout of the Positive Deviance Hearth program from Kisumu, Busia, and Nairobi Counties. The 9-day workshop kicked off earlier today through September 9, 2026, is
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Lifeline for Kolwa as Kisumu Hands Over Site for Sh30 Million Water Infrastructure Project

By Matilda Ochich Residents of Kolwa East and Central Wards in Kisumu East Sub-County have taken a decisive step toward overcoming decades of acute water scarcity following the official site handover for a climate-resilient water infrastructure project. The ceremony was led by the County Director of Water Services, Eng. Benard Asuna, alongside a team of
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Harnessing Climate Resilience through Infrastructure as County Government Hands Over Omayi Bridge and Kopondo Irrigation Sites

By Matilda Ochich In a major leap toward climate adaptation and rural empowerment, the County Government of Kisumu has officially commenced site handovers for infrastructure sub-projects funded under Phase II of the County Climate Resilience Investment Grant (CCRIGii) through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program. Under the CCRIGii framework, the county government is required
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Kisumu County Partners with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung to Review Climate Commitments

By Matilda Ochich Key environmental and climate technical experts convened for a pivotal three-day technical review workshop organized by the Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources in partnership with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. The gathering marked a critical juncture in evaluating the environmental trajectory of the county, as participants engaged in rigorous discussions aimed
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Transforming Grief into Hope: Kisumu Opens Baby Pendo Park and Launches New Eco-Friendly Walkways

By: Sharon Achieng, Merolin Julian & Owili Egline In a deeply moving double milestone for urban renewal, residents gathered for the official opening of the Baby Pendo Botanical Park and the groundbreaking of Phase 3A of the Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) project. The ceremonies were presided over by Charles Hinga Mwaura (Wahinya), Principal Secretary for the
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