JOOTRH Boosts Healthcare with New A&E, Dialysis Machines, and Ambitious Strategy.
Friday, 31 January 2025
The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has significantly upgraded its services with the launch of a new Accident and Emergency Unit, advanced dialysis machines, and a comprehensive five-year strategic plan. Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr. Mathews Owili presided over the triple launch, marking a major step towards establishing JOOTRH as a leading
Hope for Hope: Five-Year-Old Awaits Life-Changing Surgery.
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Baby Hope, a jovial five-year-old with a bright smile, is among three children currently admitted to Ward 9 at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), awaiting a life-changing neurosurgical procedure during the ongoing Neuro Camp. Her mother, Ms. Judith Adhiambo, clings to hope as she prays for a successful surgery that will finally
Bold Step Towards Future for Children and Communities in Kisumu
Friday, 24 January 2025
By Matilda Atieno Following the concerted effort to transform the Early Childhood Development Program presently in Kisumu and how to meet new demands for inclusivity, Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has formally launched the new model ECD at Cannon Nyong’o in Seme Sub county. According to the CEC member for Education Mr. John Awiti, the
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Partnership Towards Inclusive Early Childhood Development for Kisumu
Thursday, 23 January 2025
The County Department of Education is committed to upholding the transformative Early Childhood Development (ECD) with the intention of scaling-up high-quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs for Kisumu. In a remarkable collaboration with Play Action International, the County seeks to develop investment in ECD with a focus on curriculum development and capacity building of teachers.
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February 2025 Neuro Camp.
Monday, 20 January 2025
The Kisumu Neuro Science Initiative and JOOTRH are teaming up to bring you a life-changing Neuro Camp! World-renowned neurology specialists will be joining forces with the JOOTRH team to offer specialized services for brain and spine conditions. This is an incredible opportunity for those in need of surgeries to receive expert care right here in
Kisumu Plays Host to UNEP Representatives
Friday, 17 January 2025
UNEP representatives, Sharon Gil and Wei Huang were in Kisumu today to assess the progress of the Generation Restoration Project of Auji River. Prior to holding discussions with the technical working team, the duo paid a courtesy call to the office of Governor Nyong’o. During the courtesy call, they deliberated on strategies of enhancing collaborations
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FLLoCA Partnership Bolsters Adaptation and Mitigation measures with the Commissioning of Kisumu Green Resource Center
Friday, 17 January 2025
By Matilda Atieno In a significant advancement for Kisumu Climate resilient investment, the research center located at the Railways ward in Kisumu Central was officially commissioned earlier today. The resource center is projected at a cost of Kshs.120M upon its completion with its initial and ongoing phase being implemented at a cost of Kshs. 40M.
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Community Engagements on Restoration of River Auji comes to a Close
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Day three of a series of community engagement workshops held at KAG hall in Nyalenda, Kisumu came to a close today. While giving his closing remarks, the Coordinator of Generation Restoration Project, Mr Erick Ogadho called on the participants to be agents of change and implement best practices learnt to restore Auji River. ” Knowledge
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Commnity Engagements towards the Restoration of River Auji
Monday, 13 January 2025
Day one of a series of community engagement workshops kicked off today at the Nyalenda Kenya Assemblies of God. ( KAG) hall in Kisumu. The initiative targeted local community leaders and youth group representatives. It focused on Nature Based Solutions ( Nbs) towards the restoration of river Auji. A total of 50 Youth Leaders and
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Handing Over Ceremony of a Special Project to Enhance the Drainage System of Ahero Town
Thursday, 09 January 2025
The Handing Over Ceremony of the construction of Ahero drainage project funded by the Financing Locally –Led Climate Action(FLLoCA), a world bank program set to enhance sewerage system in Ahero Town was held on the 8th of January at the Ahero Townhall. The ceremony was convened by the County climate change directorate led by
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