PS Kenya’s USAID Private Sector Engagement (PSE) program, riding on the wings of public-private collaboration, is committed to strengthening the local manufacturing sector while simultaneously enhancing healthcare accessibility in the country. Recently, the USAID PSE team embarked on a tour of the Nyanza region, engaging with key stakeholders from both government and private entities. This...Read More
During the second Homabay International Investment Conference held at the Tom Mboya University in Homabay County from February 27th to 29th , 2024, the USAID Private Sector Engagement (PSE) program sponsored a panel discussion that brought together different experts in the health sector who shed light on the topic “Delivering Value in Healthcare through Public-Private...Read More
As Kenya endeavors to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, the significance of the local manufacturing sector in ensuring access to quality healthcare becomes paramount. With over half of all health facilities privately owned, the private sector plays a pivotal role in Kenya’s healthcare system. Aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030, UHC aims to augment...Read More
On February 14th, 2024, the Office of the Governor of Homabay County, Hon. Gladys Wanga, received Population Services Kenya’s CEO, Dr. Margaret Njenga, the British High Commissioner, Neil Wigan, and the Deputy Development Director, Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), Eduarda Mendonca. PS Kenya’s CEO, Dr. Margaret Njenga with the British High Commissioner, Neil Wigan and Homabay...Read More
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a heinous practice that robs adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) of their reproductive health rights and causes serious mental and physical harm. Internationally, FGM has been recognized as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It is indeed an extreme form of discrimination against girls and...Read More
Cervical cancer stands as a formidable adversary to women’s health worldwide, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year. It ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women in Kenya, with the majority falling between 15 and 44 years of age. According to the Information Center on Cancer, every year, 5,236 women are diagnosed...Read More
Population Services Kenya prides itself in contributing towards improved health outcomes for Kenyans through a robust health system strengthening model, a human-centered social behavior change approach, social marketing and service delivery. This has been achieved through vibrant advocacy leveraging strategic collaborations with the Ministry of Health and other partners. Armed with over three decades of...Read More
Dr. Margaret Njenga, Population Services Kenya’s Chief Executive Officer says, “We need to act to translate words to deeds and device the systems that will create sustainable health investments.” It’s the time of the year when most folks are glued to their notebooks and notepads writing their resolutions and proactively planning for the year. At...Read More
Kaloleni Young Mothers Conducting a Session at the Chief Baraza When we think of local community leaders such as chiefs, assistant chiefs, and village elders, our minds often conjure images of arrests, crime, and uniformed authority figures. However, it is essential to recognise the multifaceted role that these administrators play in addressing fundamental issues at...Read More
On the 16th of January 2023, the USAID Private Sector Engagement program was represented by the Nairobi County Coordinator Robert Nyaroo, at a capacity building forum for healthcare workers within Embakasi East sub–county. The workshop brought together 80 representatives from the public and private sectors, as well as development and implementing partners and faith-based health...Read More
