The USAID Private Sector Engagement Program, PS Kenya, supported the Local Manufacturing Exhibition organised by the Directorate of Health Products and Technologies (DHPT) under the Ministry of Health (MOH) that took place on the 13th and 14th of October 2023 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, COMESA grounds in Nairobi County. The overarching aim of […]
The USAID Private Sector Engagement Program, PS Kenya, had the privilege of attending a consultative meeting with local Kenyan manufacturers hosted by the Directorate of Health Products and Technologies (DHPT), led by Dr. Tom Menge, on October 9, 2023, setting the stage for a transformative journey in Kenya’s health sector. The event was graced by the […]
Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a disease that dates back to centuries ago and transcends geographical boundaries and socioeconomic disparities, earning its reputation as one of the world’s deadliest and most infectious diseases. In the year 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the emergence of 10 million TB cases and 1.6 million TB-related […]
PS Kenya is pleased to announce our new board chair, Dr. Festus Ilako. Dr. Festus joined PS Kenya’s board in July 2017 and was appointed as the vice chair in November 2021. A position he served until his recent appointment as the board chair on 15th September 2023. Dr Festus succeeds Ms. Anne Ng’ethe whose term […]
Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) emerged triumphant as the 2nd runners-up in the just concluded Devolution Warrior Awards held on the 16th of August 2023 at the second edition of the Devolution Conference in Uasin Gishu County. The non-governmental organization was awarded under the Chui category in recognition of their dedication to promoting gender responsiveness […]
International Youth Day was recently commemorated at the Githurai Sports Ground on August 11, 2023, with an initiative that aimed to empower and uplift young people through comprehensive healthcare services and community engagement. In a collaborative effort, Population Services Kenya, through the Accelerate program, supported an integrated outreach programmeme in partnership with Nairobi County and The […]
The DESIP Program has impacted and contributed to the reduced maternal mortality, new-born and child mortality reduction of the population from hard to reach areas including persons with disabilities through contextualized strategic interventions. Recognizing the power of peer influence, the program integrated peer education and support networks. Young people from the communities were trained as […]
Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya), in collaboration with the Njoro and Rongai Sub-County Health Promotion Teams (SCHMT), embarked on a week-long COVID-19 mobile vaccination drive in Nakuru County from 17th to 21st of July 2023. The teams braved the relentless sun and dry heat, traversing the mostly arid landscape as part of the ongoing Chanjwa […]
Women and girls are frequently ignored in population conversations, and their rights are denied in population politics. This widespread injustice makes them vulnerable and gives them less access to and control over the benefits of land tenure, education, and employment opportunities. These factors limit their agency and ability to make decisions about their sexual and […]
Nestled near the border of Kenya and Uganda is Busia County, one of the smallest in the country with a population of about 900,000 people, but also one of the biggest malaria-endemic areas with a prevalence of 39%. The warm temperatures and high humidity create favorable conditions for mosquito breeding, especially during the rainy seasons […]