Lake Region Economic Bloc

19/08/2026

LREB, EIDU Push Digital Learning to Strengthen Early Childhood Education

Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), in partnership with EIDU, held its first quarterly Education and Training Pillar Committee meeting on Tuesday, 18th August 2026, at Acacia Premier Hotel, bringing together County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) for Education from the 14 LREB counties.

The meeting reviewed progress in Early Childhood Development (ECD), implementation of the LREB-EIDU Memorandum of Understanding, and strategies for scaling digital learning to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy.

Speaking at the meeting, Chief Executive Officer, LREB, Dr. Victor Nyagaya emphasized the need to accelerate digital adoption in education to all regions, noting that exposing children to technology from an early age will better prepare them for an increasingly digital world.

Chief Operating Officer, EIDU, Sarah Huber highlighted the importance of collaboration and affordable digital technology in improving learning outcomes, particularly during the early years when strong foundations are critical.

EIDU’s digital platform supports learners, teachers, trainers and education managers with tools designed to improve foundational literacy and numeracy while strengthening education systems.

The meeting further provided an opportunity for counties to share progress and explore sustainable approaches to expanding digital learning across the region.
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County Government of Homa Bay-Department of Health Services

11/08/2026

Investing in Data and ECD to Strengthening Early Childhood Development in Kenya.
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04/08/2026

Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Victor Nyagaya, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to Governor of Migori, H.E Ochilo Oyako's office, where they discussed strengthening collaboration among Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) member counties and advancing joint initiatives to spur regional economic growth.
Migori County Government

24/07/2026

LREB and KMET Engage Busia MCAs to Strengthen Early Childhood Development

Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), in partnership with KMET, held a Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development (NCfECD) meeting for Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of Busia County on 23rd July 2026.

The focus was on strengthening MCA's understanding of the Nurturing Care Framework and their role in improving ECD. It highlighted the importance of legislation, oversight, budgeting, and proper resource allocation in supporting nurturing care and ensuring better outcomes for children.

During the meeting, data presented on the status of Busia, showed key indicators that require urgent attention.

79.9% of pregnant women attend antenatal care services, while 29% experience low haemoglobin levels during pregnancy. It further revealed that 44% of women experience intimate partner Gender based violence and nearly 30% of mothers continue to give birth at home.

LREB, Education Pillar Lead, Easter Okello called on the MCAs to champion policies and investments that address existing gaps in ECD.
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The County Government of Bomet
County Government of Vihiga
Migori County Government
County Government of Kakamega
Kericho County Government
County Government of Nyamira

17/06/2026

LREB, KMET Review Progress and Way Forward for Smart Start Initiative on Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development (NCfECD) review and planning

The one day meeting held on Tuesday 16th June 2026 aimed at assessing the progress made under the Smart Start Initiative on NCfECD, reflecting on achievements ,lessons learnt and planning for the next phase implementation.

Discussions focused on aligning priorities, activities and responsibilities for the 2026/2027 implementation year to ensure continued impact on the lives of children and families across the region.

Speaking during the meeting, LREB Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Victor Nyagaya, emphasized the importance of reviewing progress to inform future interventions.

"The review process provides an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, identify successes, address challenges and establish a clear roadmap for the next phase of implementation" said Nyagaya.

He appreciated KMET for its continued support in advancing the NCfECD agenda within the region.

LREB,Technical Lead, Education, Easter Okello, presented a review of milestones achieved since the inception of the NCfECD programme.

She highlighted significant progress realized through the initiative, attributing the achievements to strong partnerships, community engagement and coordinated implementation efforts.

Among the key outcomes recorded since the programme's inception are improved transitions of children into accredited and secure Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres, increased enrolment in ECDE institutions and heightened parental awareness on nurturing care practices among the residents of LREB.

The programme has also contributed to improved caregiver child interactions, enhanced child hygiene and nutrition practices, strengthened family and community support systems essential for children's growth and development.
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10/06/2026

22/05/2026

LREB and UN-FAO Convene in Kisumu, Kenya for a Progress Review for the TUNZA Project

The County Executive Committee Members for Agriculture in the LREB counties and the leadership of the UN- FAO Kenya chapter held the first Caucus Meeting for the Tunza Project on Tuesday 19th May 2026 in Kisumu, Acacia premier hotel.

The meeting deliberated on the project milestones, its governance structure and the work plan.

The Project, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Government of Kenya, the Danish Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, seeks to transform six agricultural value chains towards low-carbon, climate-resilient pathways through locally led approaches.

Having gone through a successful inception phase and having had the first Project Steering Committee Meeting on 18th March 2026 at the Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel, Nairobi, this Caucus was convened for the County Leadership, the LREB Secretariat and the UN-FAO representatives to review and identify ways to effectively plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on the project progress.

The team resolved to improve communication of project progress, convening regional events for sharing knowledge and lessons learned and decentralizing work planning process to the county levels.

During the discussion, they highlighted the need to support institutions implementing, coordinating and monitoring the project.

In attendance were LREB CEO, Dr. Victor Nyagaya, Country Deputy Representative for FAO-Kenya, Williams Hamisi, Agriculture Chair Pillar ,Dr Symplisius Mukok, Agriculture CECMs from LREB, LREB Secretariat and FAO-Kenya representatives.
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County Government of Nyamira
County Government of Vihiga
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Kericho County Government

21/05/2026

H. E. Prof. Hillary Barchok, Governor of Bomet County undertook a team led by Dr. Victor Nyagaya, CEO, Lake Region Economic Bloc from 15th-16th May 2026 in Bomet.

Accompanying the CEO were Dr. Senorita Issac, the Founder of the Human Achiever Foundation and Mr Swallendra Jain of Impactech Solutions UAE .

The delegates discussed areas of collaboration to leverage satellite-based technology hosted by Impactech Solutions, which monitors and relay realtime report on climate parameters.

This is useful for monitoring abiotic parameters such as humidity, temperature, and pH, among others. Farmers can monitor these changes and make decisions on the needed farm inputs and the timeliness of crop planting and management.

The team site visits to some of the health facilities to assess the situation and identify more ways of collaboration in matters of human health as well.

In his remarks, the Governor observed that Bomet County, like any other LREB county, faces climate-related health hazards. He noted that Bomet will greatly benefit from structured strategies that the collaboration seeks to address on the climate-related hazards from human and environmental health spheres.

He also welcomed the opportunity to leverage on the partnerships which also proposes to in addition explore collaboration in clean-energy technologies at the household level, floodlight installations, health improvement, among others.

The LREB CEO on behalf of the team thanked the Governor for the warm reception . He acknowledged that Bomet County is in charge of the Climate Change Pillar in the bloc under the leadership of
H E Prof Hillary Barchok .

He reiterated that the collaboration's with the investors end goal is to improve access to climate information services, enhance adoption of satellite technologies in farming to enhance agricultural productivity and enhance climate-friendly technologies in the energy sector to promote human and environmental health in the LREB.
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30/04/2026

Bomet County Holds Two Day Multisectoral Review Meeting on Early Childhood Development

Lake Region Economic Bloc(LREB) in partnership with KMET held a two day MST review meeting to strengthen coordination and planning for the implementation of the Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development (NCfECD) framework at Sierra Springs Hotel, Bomet

It brought together representatives from county departments to assess progress made in coordinated action on nurturing care, clarify departmental roles, and review the county work plan on NCfECD.

The meeting focused on evaluating achievements made during the previous quarter and laying strategies for the next phase of implementation.

Education Pillar lead, Easter Okello, emphasized on the importance of ensuring the core components of nurturing care for early childhood development are fully integrated across all relevant county departments.

Setting the stage for a budget mapping exercise scheduled for the current and next quarter, with a particular focus on ensuring that ECD interventions are adequately reflected in county planning and budgetary processes.

Technical representatives drawn from various departments including: Water, Environment and Climate, Health, Nutrition, Education, Monitoring and Evaluation, Communication, Trade, Agriculture, Lands, Roads, Physical Planning, and Gender participated in the meeting.