Kisumu County Gears Up for Climate Action

By Lorraine Anyango . Kisumu County is preparing to utilize a 136.5 million Kenyan shilling grant from the World Bank for community-driven climate change initiatives. Funded through FLOCCA, the program will disburse funds in July 2024. A workshop convened by the Department of Water, Environment and Climate Change, and Natural Resources educated a climate change
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Consultative Meeting for the Development of Kisumu ECD FRAMEWORK

ECD technical working group meeting on the development the framework at Jumuiah hotel (Picture by Matilda Atieno) By Matilda Atieno With the mission to improve early childhood development and education (ECDE), the county directorate of ECD convened a consultative workshop focusing on promoting a wider dialogue among practitioners. The meeting was jointly organized by the
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Kisumu Fights Malaria with Mass Distribution of Treated Mosquito Nets to 350 Thousand Residents

By Matilda AtienoOver the past decade, there has been strong progress globally against malaria in the country with increased efforts to prevent and treat malaria. In Kenya where malaria is endemic, government and development partners have stepped up efforts to increase people’s access to insecticide-treated mosquito nets, among other prevention measures. The counties highly affected
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Fresh Impetus for Agriculture as County Assembly Passes Two Key Bills

The County Assembly of Kisumu has passed two key bills expected to improve service delivery in the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, and Fisheries. The Kisumu County Agricultural Facilities Financing (FIF) Bill 2023 and The Kisumu County Agricultural Sector Coordinating Bill 2023 sailed through the house early this week with MCA describing them as a
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Residents Mark International Women’s Day in Seme

First lady Dorothy Nyong’o join women and girls in dancing as members of the community celebrated women, equality and inclusion in honor of International Women’s Day ( Picture by Matilda Atieno) By Matilda Atieno On International Women’s Day, the County Government brought together Women across Kisumu with respect and admiration to celebrate the remarkable achievements
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Kisumu Law Courts Open Day

By Macrine Anyango Otieno March 7th, 2024 marked the Kisumu Law Courts Open Day at an event held at the Jaramongi Oginga Odinga Sports Centre in Kisumu. The event organized by the judiciary called for an interactive session that allowed the public access to educative information on legal rights and dispute resolution for the public.
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JOOTRH’S Upgrade on Fast Track: Cabinet Secretary Commits to Speedy Action.

By Lorraine Anyango.  The long-awaited elevation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to a level six facility received a significant boost after Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula, pledged to look into the matter. Fast-Track Commitment: This move holds particular importance, as JOOTRH is currently the only county-managed hospital at this
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Kisumu Unveiled as Official Host City for World Talent Conference 2025

World Talent Federation through its Vice President Dr. Peter Smith has this morning declared and confirmed Kisumu as the first African City to host the prestigious biennial World Talent Conference from 25th – 29th August 2025. This is the first time an intermediary city in Africa is going to host the global event since 1975.
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Kisumu Extends Warm Reception To Jennifer Gates, Daughter Of Bill Gates And Melinda French Gates

In a momentous occasion for Kisumu County, the community proudly welcomed Jennifer Gates Nassar, a fourth-year medical student and eldest daughter of philanthropists Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates, to the vibrant city. As Ms. Gates Nassar stepped onto Kisumu’s soil, she was greeted with warm hospitality that showcased the rich cultural heritage of the
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