Widows Celebrate International Day with Song, Dance, and Empowerment
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Kisumu buzzed with celebration as over 2,000 widows converged at Obambo Primary School to mark the International Day for Widows. The theme for this year’s event, “Accelerating Gender Equality through Equitable Land and Property Rights for Widows,” resonated deeply with the attendees. Nyanam Organization, in partnership with Kisumu County, Transparency International,
- Published in Gender and Youth Affairs, Lands, News Item
Milestone as Kisumu Executive Committee Goes Paperless
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
It is a milestone. The Kisumu County Executive Committee has gone Paperless. From today, June 25, 2024, the Governor, Prof Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, and Members of his Executive Committee will no longer carry those bulky files into Cabinet meetings. After a day-long training on the paperless meetings, Executive committee members led by the Governor will
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New Approach to Newborn Care Emphasizes Kangaroo Mother Care in Kenyan Hospitals
Friday, 21 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Healthcare workers from five referral hospitals in Kenya recently completed a training program focused on Comprehensive Newborn Care, with a strong emphasis on a new practice called Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (IKMC). This initiative, supported by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, saw participation from
Referral Hospitals to Receive Crucial Donation for Premature Babies.
Friday, 21 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Referral hospitals in Kisumu, Homabay, Kisii, and Kakamega counties are set to receive a critical boost in their neonatal care capacity thanks to a generous donation from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The donation consists of approximately 30,000 dosages of caffeine citrate, a medication essential for managing Apnea of Prematurity (AOP)
- Published in Health, JOOTRH, Press Releases
Kenya Races Against Time to Reduce Newborn Deaths.
Thursday, 20 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango Kenya faces a significant challenge in meeting its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target of 12 deaths per 1,000 live births by 2030. As a result, the country needs to accelerate the reduction of neonatal mortality by 43%. Despite ten years of effort, the country only achieved a minimal 5% decrease in neonatal
Kisumu Joins TOP league of Innovative Cities.
Monday, 17 June 2024
Kisumu has been ranked among the top 1,000 cities that have impressive innovation business startup ecosystem in the world, beating cities in many industrialized countries. In a new report by Startup Blink –a global economy research platform – Kisumu’s good ranking has also helped Kenya to reserve its position as third Best County for start-ups
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Partnerships Key to Managing Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia, Experts Say
Friday, 14 June 2024
By Sherine Atieno “Collaboration is vital in the fight against sickle cell disease and hemophilia”, This statement was echoed by Dr. George Rae, the coordinator for the Resource Mobilization, Department of Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Kisumu County. Dr. Rae spoke at the International Conference on Sickle Cell Day and Hemophilia (ICSC&H) held
IFAD/ GoK Mission in Kisumu
Thursday, 13 June 2024
A delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) led by the global head of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dr. Richard Abila together with representatives from the Project Steering Committee (PSC) had an engagement forum with the fish farmers supported by the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). ABDP is a programme jointly funded by the
- Published in Agriculture, News Item
Kisumu County Develops Disability Awareness and Etiquette Booklet.
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango The Department of Information and Public Communication DIPC, Kisumu County Government, has embarked on a commendable initiative to equip public servants with knowledge and etiquette for effective interaction with persons with disabilities (PWDs). This initiative involves the development of a disability awareness and etiquette booklet, targeting all public servants within the county.
Ahero Children No Longer Need to Travel Far for Occupational Therapy Thanks to Kisumu County and Miral Partnership.
Thursday, 06 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango Great news for families in Ahero Sub-county, Kisumu County! The Kisumu County Department of Health has partnered with Miral Welfare Foundation Kenya (MWFK) to bring much-needed occupational therapy services directly to the community. This exciting collaboration has resulted in a brand new, fully equipped therapy room at Ahero County Hospital. Previously, children
- Published in Industrialization, News Item