A Kaleidoscope of Commitment: Kisumu Launches Quality Improvement Team Charter.

By Lorraine Anyango. Kisumu County burst into a vibrant display of commitment today as it launched its Quality Improvement Team (QIT) Charter. The ceremony, painted with confetti and cake-cutting symbolism, marked a renewed focus on ensuring quality healthcare across the county, with Nyando sub-county serving as the pilot and a roadmap for expansion. The event,
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A Taste of Hope: Fishponds Telling Stories of School Meals in Kisumu County

By Emily Mikwa The Aquaculture Business Development Program today put a smile on the faces of pupils at Ragen AIC Primary and Junior Secondary School in Nyakach Central Ward as they had a special lunch comprising fish, vegetables and Ugali. The initiative of constructing fishponds and cone gardens in school yards is gradually changing the
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Hope Finds a Home at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

By Lorraine Anyango Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has become a beacon of hope for many, including 25-year-old Constance Atieno. Born with spinal bifida at Lumumba Hospital, Atieno underwent surgery at JOOTRH just three months after her birth. Despite her condition, Atieno was able to sit and walk with the help of
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Marking World Wetlands Day in Kisumu

By Matilda Atieno, Kisumu marks World Wetlands Day focusing on the theme “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing”. The theme emphasizes on interconnectedness between wetlands and various aspects of human wellbeing, including physical, mental and environmental health. The celebrations brought together schools and various environment and world life clubs, the County Department of Environment, and its stakeholders
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National Government To Develop Fisheries Infrastructure Within The Lake Region

The national government is set to revamp the fisheries infrastructure within the lake region counties at a total cost of ksh 1.45 bilion. Speaking in Kisumu, CS Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs , Hon. Salim Mvurya unveiled the development projects alongside Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr.Mathew Owili , IFAD Country Director Mariatu Kamara and Siaya
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Kisumu to benefit from a Ksh 40 billion Food Security program

Kisumu is among Ten Counties set to benefit from a $250 Million (Ksh 40 billion) Integrated Natural Resource Management program that seeks to improve livelihoods through environmental conservation and food security. The International Fund for Agriculture (IFAD) is funding the 8-year program to the tune of $ 110 m (Ksh 17 billion) while a consortium
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Kisumu Revenue goes Cashless

Kisumu County targets to collect at least 2.2 billion this financial year following the launch of its cashless revenue management system earlier today. The new Integrated Revenue Management System is set to enhance revenue collection in the County thus uplifting the lives of thousands of residents and the overall social and economic development. Addressing the
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The Big Catch in Rabuor Primary School

Rabuor Primary School in Kobura Ward, Nyando Sub County today harvested 700 tilapia fish weighing 315 Kgs. This is the second Primary School after St. Agnes Muhoroni primary School to benefit from the ABDP Support. Other beneficiary Schools include: Chulaimbo Primary School in Kisumu West Sub County and Ragen Primary School in Nyakach. The ABDP
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Kisumu Launches The New Integrated Revenue Management System

By Matilda Atieno Kisumu County today launched an integrated revenue management system for the unstructured revenue streams in the county set up to address concerns in revenue management and service delivery. The team led by the CEO Revenue Board, Dr. Hezron Otieno MC’Obewa together with the CEC member for Finance Mr. George Okong’o spearheaded the
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