Training Workshop Conducted on Monitoring and Evaluation for Climate Change Adaptation Projects in Kisumu

By Matilda Atieno The County Climate Change Directorate in close collaboration with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) organized a two-day training workshop on Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) from the 20th to 21st of August, 2024 at the Sarova Hotel in Kisumu. The ultimate objective of the training workshop was to keep the trainees abreast of the
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Kisumu Gearing Up for FESTAC 2024

Kisumu is the place to be on 25 August to 1 September, as it will be reverberating with laughter, songs, dances and poetry reminiscing the memories that come with the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC). FESTAC is a designed platform for Pan Africanism and African tribe in emancipation post
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   JOOTRH Acquires Fundus Camera, Boosts Eye Care

By Lorraine Anyango Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has significantly enhanced its ophthalmology services with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Fundus Camera. Donated by The Fred Hollows Foundation and in partnership with Novartis, the camera will enable the hospital to accurately and promptly diagnose eye diseases. The Fundus Camera captures high-resolution images
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Kisumu Urban Informal Settlement Resilient Future

By Matilda Atieno As county government and partners invest in building resilience to climate impacts, Kisumu residents have recognized the value of locally-led adaptation planning to manage climate change faced by communities and Indigenous peoples. The Community adaptation planning exercise organized in partnership with Sdi Kenya, Muungano Wa Wanavijiji and Manseno University brought together stakeholders
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Patients Retention .

By Lorraine Anyango.                                                                                                                         Kisumu is grappling with a critical challenge in its fight against cancer: a significant number of patients are dropping out of treatment before completion. This alarming trend was highlighted during a recent visit by Roche Pharmaceuticals’ Vice President, Maturin Tchoumi, who emphasized the need for urgent interventions to address the issue.  
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Kisumu Convenes Market Dialogue on Assistive Technology and Services for Children with Disability

The market dialogue in Kisumu has been held to map potential partners that can provide assistive technologies to children and persons with disability and to develop agile solutions to address the unique needs of children and persons with disability. The dialogue has been organized today at the Vic Hotel, courtesy of Humanitarian Innovative Program which
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Kisumu Grabs the Best County Stand in Regional Agricultural Show

The department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock and Fisheries and Blue Economy takes pride in being the best County stand in the just concluded Nyanza Regional Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) show that was convened on the 24th – 28th July at the Mamboleo Show grounds. The theme for this year’s shows is “Promoting Climate Smart
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Gender Sensitization, Creating Safer Workplace for Kisumu County Employees

By Matilda Atieno Through the Department of Gender, the County government of Kisumu has developed gender equality, sexual harassment, and discrimination policies to help workers identify sexual harassment behaviors at the workplace. The policy outlines reporting and handling mechanisms in case of sexual harassment through the establishment of key structures to help create awareness and
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Persons with Disability Receive Prosthetics Limbs in Kisumu

By Emily Mikwa Today, 130 Persons with disabilities were excited to receive prosthetics limbs courtesy of Narayan Seva Sansthan. The event held at the Visa Oshwal Community in Kisumu, saw artificial limbs whose measurements were taken in January during a medical camp, being fitted on the beneficiaries Kisumu Deputy Governor, Dr. Matthew Owili who joined
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