Kitchen Toto: How Siaya Village Cooking Outshine Nutrition Clinics.
Thursday, 10 April 2025
The most powerful vaccine against malnutrition isn’t manufactured in a lab—it’s stirred in a village pot, served with love and copied across homesteads… By Lorraine Herine Anyango The fight against child malnutrition in Kenya unfolds in different realities, from the vibrant, communal kitchens of rural villages to the sterile wards of urban hospitals. In Bar
Governor Nyong’o Urges County Leaders to Deepen Devolution Through Ethical Leadership
Thursday, 10 April 2025
By Yoga David Governor Anyang Nyong’o has called on the county assembly leaders to recommit to ethical leadership and responsive governance to fulfill the promise of devolution in Kenya. He spoke at Ciala Resort in Kisumu during a leadership training session convened by the Local Governance Institute and Great Lakes University, Kisumu. The governor delivered
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Parkinson’s Support Group Kenya Urges Greater Awareness Ahead of World Parkinson’s Day
Tuesday, 08 April 2025
By Yoga David As the world prepares to mark World Parkinson’s Day on April 11, the Parkinson’s Support Group Kenya (PSGK) for the Nyanza and Western Region has called for increased awareness and support for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. This year’s observance will take place at the Mama Grace Onyango Cultural Centre in Kisumu.
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Cultivating Resilience in Nyang’oma Masogo Ward Through Climate Smart Seeds
Wednesday, 02 April 2025
By Matilda Atieno Smallholder farmers of Nyang’oma Masogo ward in Kisumu today received Climate Smart Seeds and fertilizer set to increase adoption to climate resilient farming practices through drought tolerant seeds and fertilizers that help farmers cope with unpredictable rainfall patterns and shorter growing seasons.As the impacts of climate change continue to cause concern across
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Governor Nyong’o Takes Tough Action Against Environmental Destruction in Kisumu
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
By Yoga David Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’on has raised the alarm over rising environmental destruction in the county.He says reckless sand harvesting and murram mining along roads and rivers are worsening the situation Speaking during a press conference held at his office in City Hall, the governor said the county’s natural resources are being
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Kisumu MSN Targets Sustainable Nutrition Funding Amidst Notable Progress
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
By Lorraine Anyango The Kisumu Multi-Sectoral Nutrition (MSN) Coordination team is strategically shifting its focus towards securing a sustainable future for nutrition initiatives within the county. Recent data has highlighted the team’s significant achievements in combating malnutrition, prompting a move to establish a formal policy that ensures dedicated funding for nutrition programs in each financial
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Capacity Building of WCCPC Chair Persons on GRM Procedures and Guidelines
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
By Matilda Aatieno In terms of its capacity-building efforts, and establishment of strong Grievances and Redress Mechanism (GRM) the County Department of Water Environment Climate Change and Natural Resources today held a training for the Ward Climate Change Committee ( WCCPC) chairmen from the 35 wards on grievance redress mechanism. The training organized in partnership
Kisumu Onboards 125 New County Staff
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
By Matilda Atieno 125 newly recruited County staff underwent a comprehensive induction program, aiming to integrate the employees into the public service culture and values that are set to help them acclimate to their new environment and understand their roles and responsibilities. The County Government welcomed 100 new ECDE Teachers and 25 Vocational Education Trainers,
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Fighting Malnutrition through Baby Friendly Community Initiatives.
Friday, 14 March 2025
By Sherine Atieno and Ogega Ondari . Kisumu County is taking action to prevent malnutrition through Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI), which aims to promote nutrition resilience and recovery for crisis-affected households. This initiative aligns with global policy frameworks, including Kenya’s National Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Policy and international guidelines from UNICEF and
KENCO Seeks Stronger Collaboration with JOOTRH, Emphasizes Community Cancer Education
Friday, 14 March 2025
The Kenya Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO), a coalition of over 55 cancer-focused civil society groups, recently engaged with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu to explore deeper collaboration in cancer control. Led by Prisca Githuka KENCO Board Secretary and Executive Director Ms. Phoebe Ongadi, the visit included a consultative meeting
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