Since late March 2024, Kenya has faced devastating floods, causing widespread destruction across 30 counties. The toll as of May 8, 2024, is devastating with 229 lives lost, 46,937 households displaced, impacting approximately 234,685 individuals. In response, 167 camps have been set up nationwide, providing essential aid and refuge in 19 counties that have been...Read More
After an 18-month journey of implementation, PS Kenya’s Vaccination Action Network (VAN) project concluded its operations on April 25, 2024, in the Njoro and Rongai sub-counties of Nakuru County, leaving behind a legacy of success. What commenced as a targeted response to combat the COVID-19 pandemic swiftly evolved into integrated vaccination outreaches and impactful social...Read More
The Rift Valley Region of Kenya hosted the British High Commission for a two-day health facility visit in April 2024, organised by PS Kenya’s DESIP Programme. The visit was marked by in-person engagements with the programme’s beneficiaries, Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and County Health Management Teams (CHMTs), who shed light on the transformative impact of...Read More
Population Services Kenya represented by the CEO, Dr. Margaret Njenga, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jacaranda Health’s Co-Executive Director, Cynthia Kahumbura. The MOU was aimed at providing a partnership and cooperation framework between the two organizations, fostering collaboration aimed at improving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) outcomes in Kenya. The signing...Read More
In a concerted effort to accelerate progress towards robust Family Planning (FP) initiatives in Kenya, Population Services Kenya hosted a meeting with distinguished leaders and policymakers from the healthcare sector who convened on April 2, 2024, to strategize on amplifying access to crucial reproductive healthcare services across the nation. The meeting served as a platform...Read More
Did you know that nearly 97% of the world’s water is salty or otherwise undrinkable, 2% is locked in ice caps and glaciers, leaving only a paltry 1% for all of humanity’s needs? These statistics provide valuable insights in understanding the fact that, despite water being a fundamental human right, one in three (2.2 billion)...Read More
Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) joined the rest of the world in marking International Women’s Day, held on March 8, 2024, under the theme “Invest in women: Accelerate Progress.” In collaboration with a local leading media house, the women-led NGO took part in an event held at the Windsor Hotel and Golf Club that brought together...Read More
On March 7, 2024, Tsangatsini area, Kaloleni sub-county, Kilifi County, was turned into a pink colour fest as the A360 project, dubbed ‘Binti Shupavu’, held its graduation ceremony. Against the backdrop of their proud families, project development partners, and dedicated implementing staff, 20 girls proudly graduated from the transformative project, marking a significant milestone in...Read More
Collaboration among program partners plays a pivotal role in fostering productivity and engagement among key personnel responsible for project implementation. Furthermore, it contributes to the overall well-being of personnel. The synergy achieved through collaboration enables individuals or teams to work cohesively towards shared objectives, whether short or long-term. This collaborative effort facilitates the exchange of...Read More
The impact of family planning training initiatives spearheaded by PS Kenya’s DESIP progamme in 2019 and subsequent years is evident in the transformative journey of healthcare providers turned trainers of trainees. These professionals successfully addressed persistent challenges in family planning through a well-structured mentorship model. Issues such as recurrent stock-outs, myths and misconceptions surrounding contraceptives,...Read More
