Nairobi, Kenya – 22nd August 2024: Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) is excited to announce the launch of its strategic plan for 2024-2028, marking a new chapter in its mission to enhance health outcomes and drive private sector engagement across Kenya. The unveiling event, attended by key stakeholders, represents a significant milestone in PS Kenya’s...Read More
Kadzo’s journey began in the small village of Mtomondoni Mtwapa, where she was situated after dropping out of school due to an early pregnancy. At just 19 years old, she was a single mother with an uncertain future. Her days felt repetitive, burdened by the weight of her responsibilities and the limited opportunities available to...Read More
To mark World Population Day, PS Kenya among other key stakeholders attended an event held by the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) in Nairobi on July 31, 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Embracing Data for Decision Making: Using Evidence to Invest in Adolescents and Young People,’ underscored the importance of data in shaping impactful...Read More
The USAID Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Program, led by Chief of Party Sylvia Wamuhu, alongside USAID representatives and in collaboration with officials from USAID Stawisha Pwani Program, recently conducted a visit to Mombasa County, a key implementation area for the program. The visit aimed to engage with critical stakeholders to promote partnerships and advance the...Read More
In recent assessments, several key gaps were identified in the implementation of Binti Shupavu clinics. These issues were primarily related to the absence of Community Health Assistants (CHAs) and Community Health Promoters (CHPs) during clinic days. This absence placed an undue burden on service providers, who had to simultaneously educate adolescents and deliver family planning...Read More
Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) is at the forefront of using social marketing to make essential health products more accessible and affordable for all Kenyans. By strategically combining behavior-change activities with effective sales and distribution strategies, PS Kenya ensures that vital health products reach people across the country, improving overall public health. PS Kenya collaborates...Read More
June is globally recognized as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues affecting men and boys. This observance aims to combat the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourage those in need to seek help. In Kenya, mental health is a critical but often overlooked aspect of overall well-being,...Read More
The 7th RHNK Annual Scientific Conference, themed ‘Priorities for Advancing Adolescents and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (AYSRHR) in Africa,’ gathered leading organizations and professionals dedicated to enhancing the health and rights of young people across the continent. At the forefront of this pivotal event was PS Kenya, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to advancing reproductive...Read More
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...Read More
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,...Read More
