By Lorraine Anyango Kisumu County is actively working towards ensuring that Nurturing Care is happening for its youngest citizens, steadily implementing a comprehensive, multi-sectoral strategy aligned with the global Nurturing Care Framework (NCF). The consistent execution of this crucial development agenda is attributed to the County Director of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), Wilkister
BY Lorraine Anyango The Directorate of Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Kisumu County is shifting and turning a keen eye on the quality of services they offer. This commitment to excellence was formalized as the County Government, through the Department of Education, Technical Training, Innovation and Social Services, inducted a County Quality Assurance Committee and
By Lorraine Anyango As the midday sun beat down on the corrugated iron roof of Otieno Oyoo Secondary School, a different kind of warmth was radiating—the warmth of shared purpose and hope. This was the culmination of Kisumu’s celebration of the UN World Persons with Disabilities Day, a gathering unified by the theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive
By: Emily Mikwa A wave of economic transformation swept through Ahero as Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o officially commissioned a 2.5 metric tons per hour multistage rice mill. The event, held today, marked a significant milestone, hailed by the Governor not just as an investment in infrastructure but as a bold strategic investment in the farmers and
Kisumu County officially threw open the doors to a new era of digital learning today, with the launch of the Katito VTC Digital Community Hub. The centre, a state-of-the-art digital library, is the cornerstone of the County push to transform vocational training into a powerhouse of innovation and digital readiness. The vision for this ambitious
BY: Agwanda Saye The Kisumu County Statistical Abstract 2024 is more than just a technical publication; it is a valuable governance tool that symbolizes a collective resolve: that every decision affecting the people must be grounded in verifiable facts, credible analysis, and reliable information. This was the statement from Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o. In
Kisumu County staff members participating in the 12th Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) games were officially flagged off today ahead of the competition in Siaya County. Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owilli presided over the ceremony, sending off the county’s contingent which is set to compete in 24 disciplines from November 23rd to 30th,
By: Emily Mikwa The 12th Edition of the Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural (KICOSCA) Games 2025 kicked off with pomp and color in Siaya County today. The new patron, H.E. Hon. James Orengo, flagged off the county teams for a vibrant procession from Karapul Primary School to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium. The procession was a
By Lorraine AnyangoIn a major step forward for HIV prevention, researchers from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have unveiled an innovative delivery system designed to improve Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access and use among young women in Western Kenya. Dubbed ‘PrEP MY WAY,’ the study will implement a novel community-based approach starting in January 2026
By: Agwanda Saye The Kisumu County Statistical Abstract 2024 is more than just a technical publication; it is a valuable governance tool that symbolizes a collective resolve: that every decision affecting the people must be grounded in verifiable facts, credible analysis, and reliable information. This was the statement from Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o. In
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