Induction of the Second Cohort of Agricultural Extension Officers in Kisumu
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
The training of the second cohort of Agricultural Extension Officers kicks off in Kisumu at the Maseno Agricultural Training Center This follows the training of the first cohort that just ended last Friday in the same premise. Kisumu has since freshly recruited 101 technical and 14 administrative agricultural staff who have been charged with the
- Published in Agriculture, News Item
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital Earns Level 6 Compliance Rating.
Thursday, 09 May 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has been found compliant with the norms and standards for a level 6 hospital in Kenya. This positive evaluation comes from a recent inspection by the Kenya Health Professional Oversight Authority. (KHPOA) Inspection Results and Upgrade Recommendation KHPOA scored JOOTRH at 85%, recognizing
Kisumu Welcomes New Midwives Branch with Focus on Green Practices.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
The Midwives Association of Kenya (MAK) celebrated the culmination of Midwives Week in Kisumu with the official launch of their Kisumu branch. The event, held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), highlighted the association’s commitment to both quality midwifery care and environmental sustainability. Planting Seeds for a Healthier Future Kisumu midwives
Restore Smiles , Change Lives.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is hosting a FREE Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Medical Camp from May 26th to May 31st, 2024. Does your child or someone you know have a cleft lip or palate? Cleft surgery can dramatically improve a child’s ability to eat, speak, and breathe. This free
JOOTRH Prime Care Center Opens its Doors, Offering Specialized Care at Affordable Rates.
Monday, 06 May 2024
by Lorraine Anyango and Sherine Atieno. The JOOTRH Prime Care Center (PCC) is open as today May 6th, 2024, providing residents of Kisumu County and surrounding regions with access to specialized healthcare services in a private setting at subsidized costs. This timely beginning caters to the needs of those who will soon lose their comprehensive
COUNTY RECRUITS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OFFICERS TO BOLSTER FOOD SECURITY
Monday, 06 May 2024
In a significant move aimed at fortifying the county’s food and nutrition security agenda, Kisumu County Government today conducted an induction ceremony for its newly recruited agricultural extension officers at the Maseno Agricultural Training Centre. The ceremony, presided over Deputy Governor Dr.Mathew Owili , marks a pivotal step towards enhancing agricultural practices and fostering better
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Kisumu County to Join Groundbreaking Study on Causes of Death in Adults Living with HIV
Thursday, 02 May 2024
by Lorraine Anyango Kisumu County is set to participate in a groundbreaking new study led by Emory’s Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program. This research aims to identify the specific causes of death among adults living with HIV in the region. The study comes amidst a growing population of older adults living with
- Published in Health, JOOTRH, News Item, Uncategorized
Kisuma Festival Wraps Up in Kisumu Central After Eight Days of Auditions in The Sub-Counties
Monday, 29 April 2024
By Matilda Atieno The second edition of the Kisuma Arts and Cultural Festival wrapped up successfully after the County Department of Sports, Culture, Gender and Youth Affairs held auditions in every Sub-County for the one-day showcase of the best cultural and contemporary performances from residents. Every year, Kisumu County plays host to the Kisuma Arts
- Published in Arts and Culture, News Item, Sports
Reviving Coffee Farming in Kisumu
Friday, 26 April 2024
Kisumu County has embarked on reviving Coffee Farming as a means to spur economic growth in the region. Farmers from Nyakach Cooperative Society today received 8,000 Coffee seedlings courtesy of Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) The distribution of the seedlings to the farmers was spearheaded by the PS for Trade, Mr. Alfred Kombudo together with the
- Published in News Item
Kisumu County Champions Inclusion with Program for Children with Disabilities.
Friday, 26 April 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Kisumu County is taking a significant step towards ensuring the well-being of children with disabilities in times of crisis. The county is implementing a two-year program, the Humanitarian Inclusivity Program (HIP), funded by the Innovation Norway and implemented by UNICEF. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in data, systems, and support










