The Delivering Sustainable and Equitable Increases in Family Planning (DESIP) programme, funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has a key objective: to expand access to modern contraception in 19 underserved counties in Kenya. Running from June 2018 to March 2025, DESIP is dedicated to increasing family planning (FP) uptake, particularly among...Read More
At PS Kenya, our mission is to accelerate the achievement of positive health outcomes for all Kenyans by leveraging partnerships, technology, and health expertise. The International Women’s Day 2025 themed “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” provides an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every woman and girl, regardless of background,...Read More
At PS Kenya, safeguarding, also known as Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH), is central to our mission of enhancing the health and well-being of communities throughout Kenya. Safeguarding is more than just a policy; it is a core value related to integrity that shapes how we design, implement, and evaluate our health...Read More
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
