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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

The 6th Annual Scientific Conference on Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) took place from June 19th to June 23rd, 2023, in Kwale County. Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) was a proud partner of the conference that was jointly convened by the Reproductive Health Network of Kenya (RHNK), The Centre for...Read More

On the 20th of June 2023, PS Kenya and the Danish Embassy paid a courtesy call to the offices of the County Government Minister for Community Development, Culture, Social Services and Talent Management, Hon. Francisca Kilonzo. The main objective of the meeting was to check on the progress of the Accelerate Program in the county...Read More

In the heart of Narok County, amidst its tranquil nature and greenery that stretches as far as the eye can see, lives Joseph Sirikwa, a hardworking father of four who has taken up the responsibility of educating his community members on the importance of family planning. The Maasai community is known for its belief in...Read More

In today’s fast-paced world, deliberately taking time off to reflect and tend to yourself is becoming increasingly difficult. With the constant pressures of work, relationships, and personal responsibilities, it’s easy to neglect ones own well-being. So, the question remains: how do we take back our power? And the simple answer is through self-care. On June...Read More