Cyclists Pedal for Hope in Fight Against Childhood Cancer.

 By Lorraine Anyango A group of 20 cyclists, led by Dr. Jesse Lemmen, a medical doctor and Ph.D. student specializing in pediatric oncology, pedaled their way into Kisumu after completing a 100-kilometer journey from Eldoret. Their mission? To raise awareness about childhood cancer, a growing concern in the region. The team was met with a
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The Post Harvest Management Strategies in Fish Value Chain

Chair lady Obunga fish market holding fish frames also known as ‘mgongo wazi (Picture by David Wadulo) By Emily Mikwa The Obunga Fish Market is a source of livelihood for 300 households in Kisumu. The 300 traders handling value addition on Nile Perch by products from the factory have organized themselves into four groups under
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The Post Harvest Loss Management Strategies in the Poultry Value chains

By Emily Mikwa The Kenya Poultry Farmers Limited ( K P FL) located at Lolwe Estate in Kisumu, is an upcoming SME dealing in poultry value chain. It’s a business venture run by two youth directors, Mr Hezron Opiyo and Madam Elizabeth Opiyo. They mainly buy chicken from farmers, slaughter and sell to buyers. In
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Consultative Workshop on Access to Information Policy for Kisumu

Kisumu County Access to Information technical working group workshop at the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel (Picture By Matilda Atieno) By Matilda Atieno The County Government in partnership with Access to Information for Meaningful Citizens Engagement ( AIMCR) project concluded a two day stakeholders workshop convened to deliberate on the formulation of the Access to Information
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Monitoring of ASDSP II Implementation of Innovations and Inventory Assets in Kisumu

The ASDSP National Programme team led by Dr. Maren Amoko in the company of Mr. Walter Obuya visited Kisumu for two days to carry out monitoring and evaluation to the ASDSP implementing Counties of which Kisumu is part. The phase II project funded by the Government of Sweden, European Union and Kenyan Governments for the
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NOTICE FOR UNCLAIMED BODIES .

The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is issuing a notice regarding unclaimed bodies currently held in the hospital mortuary. Bodies Unclaimed for More Than Three Months This notice pertains to all bodies that have been unclaimed in the JOOTRH mortuary for a period exceeding three months. These bodies are subject to disposal
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Kisumu County Launches Huduma Mashinani

Kisumu County has launched a citizen-based dialogue forum in a bid to enhance service delivery. The launch presided over by the Governor H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o is a culmination of the Sub County Chapters held last year where citizens engaged freely with the County Executive at different fora spread across the County. The County
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Huduma Mashinani, County Edition

Huduma Mashinani – County Edition is here, a citizen-based accountability and dialogue forum. This initiative stems from the fruitful discussions held in all sub-counties, where our citizens had the opportunity to voice their concerns directly to county officials. The County Huduma Mashinani Forum will provide a platform for all County ministers to address the pressing
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Join us for the sickle cell Disease and Hemophilia Conference.

Transforming the Landscape of Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia Progress, Challenges, and Future Resolve Dates: June 12th-14th, 2024 Location: Ciala Resort, Kisumu, Kenya This important conference will bring together patients, healthcare providers, policymakers, and advocates to discuss the latest advancements in sickle cell disease and hemophilia management. Topics will include: Register as a Delegate: https://www.kisumu.go.ke/icsch-2023-2/
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