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 Kisumu County is among ten counties selected to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP), a KSh34 billion initiative jointly funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Government of Kenya to enhance climate resilience and improve livelihoods. Speaking after a meeting with INReMP officials, Kisumu Deputy Governor Matthew Owili said the programme will strengthen the county's efforts to promote sustainable natural resource management while supporting climate-smart agricultural development. Owili noted that INReMP will be implemented in Kisumu through the Department of Agriculture in close collaboration with the Department of Environment and Climate Change, reflecting the county's commitment to protecting critical water catchment areas while creating economic opportunities for local communities. Earlier in the day, the Deputy Governor, alongside Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, held discussi...

Nairobi School Board of Management Infrastructure Committee Chairperson Rose Wanja has praised parents, alumni, donors and well-wishers for raising KSh 2,576,070 in just 28 minutes during the school's Annual General Meeting (AGM), ensuring that financially challenged students can continue with their education. Speaking at the AGM, Wanja said the fundraising exercise demonstrated the Nairobi School community's commitment to ensuring that no deserving student is denied access to education because of financial hardship. She disclosed that the school had a fee deficit of KSh 1,909,870 for needy students, but the generosity of parents and supporters not only met the target but exceeded it, offering renewed hope to vulnerable learners. Wanja noted that the successful fundraiser also saw 23 students receive full sponsorships through the school's student adoption programme, enabling them to complete their education without interruption. She also commended mo...

Stakeholders have hailed significant progress in promoting freedom of religion or belief, strengthening community-security relations and advancing human rights following the implementation of the Together for Freedom of Religion or Belief (ToFoRB) Project in Garissa, Lamu and Tana River counties. Speaking during the National Learning and Policy Dialogue Forum in Nairobi, Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) Executive Director Phyllis Muema said the two-year programme had strengthened partnerships between government agencies, civil society organisations, faith leaders and local communities, helping build resilience against conflict and violent extremism. Muema said the initiative focused on protecting freedom of religion or belief, a fundamental right guaranteed under Kenya's Constitution, while ensuring that security operations, particularly counter-terrorism efforts, respect human rights and religious freedoms. She noted that the project enhanced the capacity of co...

 Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Commissioner Dr. Annette Mbogoh has underscored the importance of police accountability, human rights and multi-stakeholder collaboration in fostering public trust and promoting peaceful coexistence across the country. Dr. Mbogoh spoke during the National Learning and Policy Dialogue Forum on the Together for Freedom of Religion or Belief (ToFoRB) Project held at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi, where she represented IPOA Vice Chairperson Anne Wanjiku and delivered the keynote address before participating in a panel discussion. The forum brought together key stakeholders from government institutions, civil society organizations, faith-based groups and community representatives to deliberate on strategies for advancing freedom of religion or belief, social cohesion and human rights. Among the participating organizations were Search for Common Ground, Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE), Muslims for Human Rights (MUH...

 The Government has called on development partners, the private sector, county governments and local communities to increase investments in Kenya's forestry sector to accelerate the restoration of 10.6 million hectares of degraded land and strengthen the country's resilience to climate change. Speaking during a donors' round-table breakfast meeting in Nairobi, Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi said restoring Kenya's degraded landscapes requires strong partnerships, noting that the government cannot achieve its ambitious environmental targets alone. The meeting, organised by the State Department for Forestry in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), brought together development partners, government officials and key stakeholders to explore strategic investment opportunities in the forestry sector. Mugambi said Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands account for nearly 89 per cent of the country's landmass and present...

Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Matthew Owili has reaffirmed the county government's commitment to strengthening healthcare services following the official launch and commissioning of the Africa Cancer Foundation (ACF) Clinic on Wheels at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). The Deputy Governor joined Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o at the launch of the mobile clinic, describing the initiative as a major milestone in expanding access to cancer prevention, early detection, screening and treatment services for residents of Kisumu, Siaya and neighbouring counties. Dr. Owili noted that the mobile clinic will help bridge healthcare gaps by bringing essential cancer services closer to communities, improving early diagnosis and increasing access to life-saving treatment. The event was attended by Mama Kisumu, Mrs. Dorothy Nyong'o, National Cancer Control Program representative Dr. J.P. Bor, JOOTRH Chief Executive Officer Dr. Joshua O...