In the vibrant marketplace of Homa Bay County, Sarah Akinyi stands confidently behind her fruit stall, however, beneath her warm smile lies a story of immense hardship and untold pain. Sarah, a devoted mother of four, never anticipated the devastating turn her life would take. One fateful day, as she went to fetch water from […]
The Accelerate project, an active member of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Technical Working Group (TWG) in Kajiado, took a significant step in addressing GBV by organizing a sensitization activity for bodaboda riders in the County. The event, held on 20th June 2024 at the Ildamat Stadium, brought together bodaboda riders, representatives from the county government, […]
In an era where effective communication is pivotal to public health, Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) stands out as a pioneering organization. Long before Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) gained prominence, PS Kenya was already leveraging innovative strategies to influence health behaviors and improve outcomes nationwide. Their transformative efforts have significantly impacted critical health areas […]
On June 6, 2024, Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) leadership team, including three members of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Margaret Njenga, Finance Director: Alex Misoi, and Social Enterprise Director: Stella Gituku, visited Narok County to observe firsthand the significant impact that PS Kenya’s reproductive health projects have had in the county. Through […]
Adolescents make up the greatest proportion of the world population, with 23% of the total population being adolescents aged 10–19years and these numbers are predicted to grow rapidly—particularly in urban areas as rural youth migrate to cities for economic and other career opportunities which makes them exposed to high sexual and reproductive health risks especially […]
In a significant step forward in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), survivors in 13 counties—Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Garissa, Homa Bay, Kajiado, Kilifi, Kwale, Mandera, Marsabit, Nairobi, Narok, Samburu, and West Pokot—will receive additional funding from the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya to enhance GBV shelters as safe spaces. GBV shelters provide temporary refuge and […]
In the little town of Mariakani in Kilifi County, amidst the rich blend of Swahili and Arab cultures lies the well-known narrative of teenage motherhood. In this setting, young mothers navigate the challenges of parenthood against a backdrop of societal expectations and economic hardship. Their stories, often overlooked in the splendor of the coastal landscape, […]
In Lporos village of Samburu County, Kenya, where challenges are a daily reality, we meet Naserian—a determined young mother and beneficiary of PS Kenya’s Accelerate Project. Naserian’s life has been marked by immense hurdles from a young age. Born into poverty and orphaned early, she found herself shouldering responsibilities beyond her years as the eldest […]
The experience of walking into facilities in West Pokot County, meeting with different groups of Community Health Promoters(CHPs) exuding deep passion in their course to spread word on Sexual Reproductive Health(SRH), youth representatives full of strength, and beneficiaries whose smiles were a clear indication of satisfaction, is one that will not be easily forgotten. We […]
On May 16, 2024, the UK Government through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), procured and delivered 450,000 doses of DMPA-SC (Sayana Press) contraceptives worth KES. 57 million (£348,000) to Kenya’s Ministry of Health. The handover ceremony took place at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA), Embakasi Supply Chain Centre, marking a significant milestone […]