Narok County hosted a three-day cluster meeting from February 11th to 13th, 2025, bringing together health professionals, and county directors to discuss key strategies for improving Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) across several counties. The meeting focused on the the A360 program and its efforts to institutionalize adolescent health initiatives within government systems. The...Read More
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a persistent violation of human rights that continues to affect millions of women and girls across the globe, with 4 million of them in Kenya alone. While its prevalence varies across regions, certain areas, including parts of Kenya, remain heavily impacted by this harmful practice. Despite the existence of various...Read More
Health is the cornerstone of a thriving society, yet Kenya faces significant health challenges. According to the World Health Organization, Kenya’s healthy life expectancy improved from 47.2 years in 2000 to 58.2 years in 2021. Despite this progress, preventable diseases like Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), diarrhea, and malnutrition continue to claim lives. Limited access to...Read More
At Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya), collaboration fuels the delivery of transformative health solutions to communities nationwide. By establishing alliances with county governments and the national government, private healthcare providers, community-based organizations (CBOs), PS Kenya harnesses collective expertise and resources to expand impactful interventions. A cornerstone of these partnerships is our collaboration with the Ministry...Read More
The NGO landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by fluctuating development partner funding patterns, evolving community needs, and increased demand for sustainable solutions. Traditional grant funding models are becoming less reliable, pushing organizations to innovate and diversify their revenue streams. PS Kenya has risen to this challenge through its dynamic social enterprise and commercial...Read More
Community Health Promoters (CHPs) play a crucial role in ensuring effective Malaria case management in underserved areas. They are often the first point of contact for individuals suffering from malaria, providing timely diagnosis, treatment, and education on prevention. However, despite their dedication, CHPs face numerous challenges, particularly in understanding and administering the correct dosage of...Read More
Nairobi, Kenya – January 30, 2025 – Today, key stakeholders in Kenya’s reproductive healthsector convened at the National DESIP Dissemination Conference in Nairobi to celebrate thetransformative achievements of the Delivering Sustainable and Equitable Increases in FamilyPlanning (DESIP) Programme. Funded by UK Aid through the Foreign, Commonwealth &Development Office (FCDO), the Programme has been pivotal in...Read More
As the year winds down, the festive season invites us to reflect on the milestones Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) has achieved, the lives touched, and the communities served. At PS Kenya, this Christmas is not just a celebration of the season, but a tribute to our mission to accelerate positive health outcomes for all...Read More
During this year’s festive season, PS Kenya had the honor of spreading cheer to some of the most vulnerable members of our community—the children at New Life Home Trust (NLHT). This initiative aimed to bring joy and support to these children, while also fostering community engagement and raising awareness about their needs. Each year, countless...Read More
PS Kenya actively participated in the 2024 Launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which commenced on November 25th. This year’s theme, “UNiTE! End Violence Against Women and Girls,” underscores the urgent need to address GBV, a pervasive issue affecting many women in Kenya. According to the Kenya Demographic Health Survey...Read More
