Stakeholders Call for Inclusivity and Equal Opportunities on International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
Monday, 09 December 2024
By Ogega Ondari. Riding on the slogan “Easy path makes equal path” that resonated through the event, various stakeholders gathered at Kolunga Primary School grounds in Nyando Sub-county to mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities emphasize the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunities for all. Focusing on the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs),
The Kisumu County Green Investment First TWG Convened
Friday, 06 December 2024
By Matilda Atieno The County Government in partnership with Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) convened a two day Technical Working Group Workshop (TWG) to foster collaboration in the Green investment facility project. Since inception in 2022 with the commissioning of the County Green Financing Assessment which provided the first-ever analysis on the green assets
- Published in Department of Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, News Item, Water
The Programme Steering Committee Implementation Support and Supervision Mission in Kisumu
Thursday, 05 December 2024
A high powered delegation from the ABDP Project Steering Committee (PSC) led by the Chairman, who is also the Secretary of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Mr. Rodrick Kundu, was on a supervision mission in Kisumu. The aim of the mission is to check on the progress of the project, its impact on the people and
- Published in Agriculture, News Item
Reflecting On A successful Partnership: VAS Project Closure Meeting
Thursday, 05 December 2024
By Matilda Atieno Helen Keller international convened partners to a Two-day regional close out meeting for a vitamin A supplementation (VAS) project in Nyanza region. The meeting held in Kisumu was attended by high-level delegates from the 5 counties across Nyanza, including departmental heads and decision makers in the areas of nutrition, immunization, Early Childhood
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Kisumu’s Smart Meter Initiative to Pave Way for Energy Efficiency
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
By Matida Atieno In the quest for a sustainable energy future, Kisumu County and its stakeholders are set to adopt smart metering with the aim of improving energy efficiencies and cost savings in the health facilities. Investment in smart meters as energy efficient technology, stands to revolutionize energy use through cutting down consumption and boosting
- Published in Department of Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, News Item
County Program Coordination Committee Support Visit to ABDP Beneficiaries
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
The ABDP County Program Coordination Committee today were on a field visit to the program beneficiaries across the county. The visit program scheduled for 3rd to 4th December is meant to check on the progress of the beneficiaries, the challenges they face and to provide insights that can propel them to better production. The team
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SWOT Analysis, Identification of Nature Based Solution Activities and Financing Sources in Rehabilitation of Auji River in Kisumu
Thursday, 28 November 2024
A team of technical experts from the government agencies, NGOs and CBOs held a meeting at Maseno Agricultural Training Center to carry out a SWOT Analysis aimed at restoring river Auji. Some of the strengths identified during the discussions were: the existing policies on water quality regulations, waste management regulations, wetlands river banks and lake
- Published in Agriculture, Environment
Kisumu County Reviews Nutrition Action Plan, Sets Stage for Next Phase.
Thursday, 28 November 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. The County Government of Kisumu, in collaboration with various stakeholders, is currently convening an end-term review of the Kisumu County Nutrition Action Plan (KCNAP) 2021-2023. The five-day meeting, in Bungoma County, aims to assess the plan’s implementation, identify successes, and challenges, and chart a course for the next phase. The KCNAP, with
Nutrition Digitization Key to Primary Healthcare in Kisumu.
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Dr.Gregory Ganda, CECM Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, gave his remarks during the KCNAP review. By Lorraine Anyango. Nutrition has emerged as a pivotal factor in the implementation of primary healthcare, and its digitalization is seen as a crucial step in addressing the social determinants of health. Dr. Gregory Ganda, Kisumu County Executive Committee
Miral Welfare Foundation Brings Light to Pupils’ Lives.
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
pupils receive solar lamps from the Miral Welfare Foundation. By Lorraine Anyango. In many parts of the world, millions of children are forced to study under the dim, flickering light of candles and kerosene lamps. This harsh reality not only hampers their academic performance but also poses serious health risks. To address this pressing issue