Kisumu Fights Malaria with Mass Distribution of Treated Mosquito Nets to 350 Thousand Residents
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
By Matilda AtienoOver the past decade, there has been strong progress globally against malaria in the country with increased efforts to prevent and treat malaria. In Kenya where malaria is endemic, government and development partners have stepped up efforts to increase people’s access to insecticide-treated mosquito nets, among other prevention measures. The counties highly affected
Fresh Impetus for Agriculture as County Assembly Passes Two Key Bills
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
The County Assembly of Kisumu has passed two key bills expected to improve service delivery in the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, and Fisheries. The Kisumu County Agricultural Facilities Financing (FIF) Bill 2023 and The Kisumu County Agricultural Sector Coordinating Bill 2023 sailed through the house early this week with MCA describing them as a
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Residents Mark International Women’s Day in Seme
Friday, 08 March 2024
First lady Dorothy Nyong’o join women and girls in dancing as members of the community celebrated women, equality and inclusion in honor of International Women’s Day ( Picture by Matilda Atieno) By Matilda Atieno On International Women’s Day, the County Government brought together Women across Kisumu with respect and admiration to celebrate the remarkable achievements
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Kisumu Law Courts Open Day
Thursday, 07 March 2024
By Macrine Anyango Otieno March 7th, 2024 marked the Kisumu Law Courts Open Day at an event held at the Jaramongi Oginga Odinga Sports Centre in Kisumu. The event organized by the judiciary called for an interactive session that allowed the public access to educative information on legal rights and dispute resolution for the public.
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JOOTRH’S Upgrade on Fast Track: Cabinet Secretary Commits to Speedy Action.
Thursday, 07 March 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. The long-awaited elevation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to a level six facility received a significant boost after Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula, pledged to look into the matter. Fast-Track Commitment: This move holds particular importance, as JOOTRH is currently the only county-managed hospital at this
Kisumu Unveiled as Official Host City for World Talent Conference 2025
Saturday, 02 March 2024
World Talent Federation through its Vice President Dr. Peter Smith has this morning declared and confirmed Kisumu as the first African City to host the prestigious biennial World Talent Conference from 25th – 29th August 2025. This is the first time an intermediary city in Africa is going to host the global event since 1975.
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Kisumu Extends Warm Reception To Jennifer Gates, Daughter Of Bill Gates And Melinda French Gates
Friday, 01 March 2024
In a momentous occasion for Kisumu County, the community proudly welcomed Jennifer Gates Nassar, a fourth-year medical student and eldest daughter of philanthropists Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates, to the vibrant city. As Ms. Gates Nassar stepped onto Kisumu’s soil, she was greeted with warm hospitality that showcased the rich cultural heritage of the
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Kisumu’s slum transformation agenda rapidly taking shape
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Kisumu’s dream to transform its informal settlement into modern residential areas is rapidly gaining traction following the commencement of construction works of the mega Kshs.1.4 billion infrastructural project. On 18th January 2024, Kisumu Governor H.E Prof Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o officially launched the construction of the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2) infrastructure projects in
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Shopkeepers in Kisumu County to be Empowered with ‘Smart Duka’ Initiative.
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. 500 retail shop owners in Kisumu County are set to benefit from a new initiative aimed at empowering them and bolstering the local economy. The ‘Smart Duka’ program, implemented in collaboration with Techno Serve and the Kisumu County government, will provide participating shopkeepers with essential skills and resources to grow their businesses.
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) Welcomes Supervisory Team.
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
by Lorraine Anyango . Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) recently hosted officials from the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDC) for a supportive supervision visit of Uzima University’s medical program. The CUE and KMPDC team, accompanied by the Uzima University Board of Management led










