Sensitization of Social Workers and Enforcement Staff On Sexual Harassment Policy

The County directorate of Gender in partnership with the commonwealth held a two-day sensitization training of its social workers and the enforcement officers on institutional gender mainstreaming and capacity building at Mama Grace Onyango Social Centre The sensitization was organized following a social harassment audit against middle staff, Managers, junior staff and policymakers in the
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JOOTRH Prime Care Center Opens Doors, Offering Specialized Care at Affordable Rates.

By Lorraine Anyango. The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) officially unveiled its highly anticipated Prime Care Center (PCC) in a ceremony presided over by Kisumu Governor, Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o. Governor Nyong’o commended the recent improvements made at JOOTRH and pledged his government’s commitment to elevate the hospital’s status to a parastatal.
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Widows Celebrate International Day with Song, Dance, and Empowerment

By Lorraine Anyango.   Kisumu buzzed with celebration as over 2,000 widows converged at Obambo Primary School to mark the International Day for Widows. The theme for this year’s event, “Accelerating Gender Equality through Equitable Land and Property Rights for Widows,” resonated deeply with the attendees. Nyanam Organization, in partnership with Kisumu County, Transparency International,
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Milestone as Kisumu Executive Committee Goes Paperless

It is a milestone. The Kisumu County Executive Committee has gone Paperless. From today, June 25, 2024, the Governor, Prof Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, and Members of his Executive Committee will no longer carry those bulky files into Cabinet meetings. After a day-long training on the paperless meetings, Executive committee members led by the Governor will
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New Approach to Newborn Care Emphasizes Kangaroo Mother Care in Kenyan Hospitals

By Lorraine Anyango. Healthcare workers from five referral hospitals in Kenya recently completed a training program focused on Comprehensive Newborn Care, with a strong emphasis on a new practice called Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (IKMC). This initiative, supported by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, saw participation from
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Kenya Races Against Time to Reduce Newborn Deaths.

By Lorraine Anyango Kenya faces a significant challenge in meeting its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target of 12 deaths per 1,000 live births by 2030. As a result, the country needs to accelerate the reduction of neonatal mortality by 43%. Despite ten years of effort, the country only achieved a minimal 5% decrease in neonatal
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Kisumu Joins TOP league of Innovative Cities.

Kisumu has been ranked among the top 1,000 cities that have impressive innovation business startup ecosystem in the world, beating cities in many industrialized countries. In a new report by Startup  Blink –a global economy research platform – Kisumu’s good ranking has also helped Kenya to reserve its position as third Best County for start-ups
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Partnerships Key to Managing Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia, Experts Say

By Sherine Atieno                                                                                                                “Collaboration is vital in the fight against sickle cell disease and hemophilia”, This statement was echoed by Dr. George Rae, the coordinator for the Resource Mobilization, Department of Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Kisumu County.  Dr. Rae spoke at the International Conference on Sickle Cell Day and Hemophilia (ICSC&H) held
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IFAD/ GoK Mission in Kisumu

A delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) led by the global head of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dr. Richard Abila together with representatives from the Project Steering Committee (PSC) had an engagement forum with the fish farmers supported by the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). ABDP is a programme jointly funded by the
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