Living Lab Open Day in Kisumu
Friday, 21 February 2025
The KIWASCO lagoons in Nyalenda that was once notorious for thugs and killings has today become a hub of innovations with an array of new technologies that support the livelihoods of youths in and out of Kisumu. Some of the innovative technologies domesticated in the Vicinaqua site include: MBR, RAS, irrigation, black soldier fly, value
- Published in Agriculture, News Item
Garissa County Education Department Technical Team Benchmarks On Kisumu’s ECD and TVET System
Thursday, 20 February 2025
By Matilda Atieno County Department of Education is currently hosting Garissa County assembly and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) department on a visit for a four days benchmarking exercise aimed at providing firsthand insights into Kisumu County Successful Early Childhood Development management and best practices. The delegation included team from the County Assembly education committee
- Published in Education, Education, ICT & HRD, News Item
600 Energy-Efficient Cooking Stoves Distributed to Women and Vulnerable Households In South East Nyakach
Monday, 17 February 2025
By Matilda Atieno The county government today distributed 600 energy saving cooking stoves under the Financial locally Led climate Action ( FLLOCA) program as part of the Kisumu climate change resilience projects. The energy-efficient cooking-stoves commonly known as Kuni mbili, complement the ongoing FLLOCA resilient projects in Kisumu. South East Nyakach is among the most
- Published in Department of Water, Natural Resources and Climate Change, News Item
Kisumu County Launches Nutrition Program for Flood-Affected Nyando.
Friday, 14 February 2025
by Ogega Ondari. The County Government of Kisumu has initiated a vital nutrition program aimed at supporting children and pregnant women in the Nyando region, recently impacted by severe flooding. Funded by the French Embassy through UNICEF with a contribution of about Sh. 11.4 million, the program will be implemented in partnership with the Kenya
Nyamware BMU Assembly Meeting
Thursday, 13 February 2025
The County Directorate of Fisheries in collaboration with Nyamware BMU today convened an assembly meeting at Nyamware Fish Banda. Nyamware BMU comprises four active and operational groups: Black Arrow group, Crew members group, Osiepe moherore group and Boat owner’s self-help group. The meeting brought on board the CECM Agriculture DAILF, Chief Officer DAILF, Director state
- Published in Agriculture, News Item
Pulling Together to Restore Auji River in Kisumu
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
The GenRes tchnical-working group, today joined the United Destiny Shapers, a CBO mainly comprising youths in voluntary cleaning up of Auji River along Nyalenda and neighboring areas in the ongoing efforts to restore the river’s ecosystem. The cleanup of the Auji River is geared towards restoring its lost glory. The exercise was climaxed by tree
- Published in Agriculture, News Item
‘Kuwa Kocha’ in Kisumu.
Friday, 07 February 2025
By Lorraine Anyango. Thirty professionals from various child-serving departments in Kisumu County have completed a three-day training program, equipping them to promote nurturing care practices for young children. These newly minted “Kuwa Kocha” (Be a Coach) champions include nutritionists, nurses, clinical officers, counselors, social protection officers, community health assistants, children’s officers, NGO and faith-based organization
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Kisumu Youth Champions Take part in Nurturing Care Campaign.
Thursday, 06 February 2025
By Lorraine Anyango. Young people are taking a central role in the ongoing Nurturing and Care training in Kisumu County, as part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the importance of nurturing care for children. This initiative, driven by a Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) approach, strategically incorporates youth, particularly those in
Kisumu County to roll out “Kuwa Kocha” Campaign to Champion Early Childhood Development.
Wednesday, 05 February 2025
By Lorraine Anyango. Multi-sectoral frontline service providers in Kisumu County are discussing the current state of nurturing care for young children, paving the way for the launch of a crucial campaign dubbed “Kuwa Kocha,” meaning “Be a Coach.” This initiative aims to raise awareness among residents about the critical importance of investing in the well-being
18 years of pain ended.
Monday, 03 February 2025
story by Sherine Atieno and photo by Ogega Ondari. Eunice Adhiambo, a 49-year-old resident of Nyahera, Kisumu, is overwhelmed with gratitude after undergoing a life-changing neurosurgical procedure. After enduring 18 years of debilitating pain, Ms. Adhiambo has undergone successful spinal surgery at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). “I had lost hope, “I