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
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Kisumu Marks the World Environment Day
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Kisumu County today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the world environment day at Baby Pendo Park in Kachok, Kisumu. The event is marked annually every 5th of June. This year’s theme is land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. This is to create awareness about environmental issues and encourage people to take action
- Published in Environment, News Item
HOWID Champions Inclusive Communication in Kisumu County
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango Kisumu County strengthens its commitment to disability inclusion with a recent training organized by the Hope Women With Disabilities (HOWID) CBO. The Department of Public Information and Communication (DPIC) participated in a session focused on disability etiquette, communication, and data protection for people with disabilities. Madam Carolyn Agwanda, the Governor’s Advisor on
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2,458 TVET Learners Graduate in Kisumu
Friday, 31 May 2024
Today Rotary Vocational Training Centre hosted the second joint graduation Ceremony, which brought together 2,458 graduands from the 26 Vocational Training Centers across all the Sub Counties within Kisumu. The event brought on board partners such as the SHOFCO, Commundo, Pratham International, FEMNET Kenya, Transparency International Kenya, SOS and CIC under KBEST. The Deputy Governor,
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Kisumu Beaches set for Face Lift in Sh 450M Plan
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
Kusa, Ogal and Asat beaches in Kisumu County are to undergo a major face lift courtesy of 450million funded by the Aquaculture Business Development Programme. This informed the organization of public participation sessions along the beaches yesterday to gather the views of the fisher folk and traders along the fish value chain nodes, in order
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JOOTRH Leading the Way in Waste Management
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
By; Lilian Ambrose, Fenny Achieng and Kevin Arubansi Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is at the forefront of improving its waste management practices. The hospital implements efficient and sustainable strategies to handle medical waste, ensuring a safe, clean, and healthy environment for everyone. Effective Segregation and Advanced Technology Kennedy Aluko, a machine
From Struggle to Smiles
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
By: Fenny Achieng Otieno Jacinta watched over her son, Lawrence, a peaceful rhythm rising and falling in his tiny chest with each breath. He lay in the sterile hospital bed, a stark contrast to the life-changing surgery he’d undergone just yesterday. The free camp organized by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) had
A Second Smile: Thanks to the Free Surgical Campaign
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
By: Sherine Atieno Caroline Atieno’s heart overflows with gratitude. A wide smile, a silent “thank you,” speaks volumes about her journey. Her three-month-old daughter, Angela, recently underwent a successful cleft lip surgery at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) thanks to a collaborative effort between the Kenya Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic