For many adolescent girls in Bungoma County, pregnancy comes with challenges that extend far beyond preparing for childbirth. Poverty, stigma, interrupted education, limited access to reproductive health information, and social isolation often leave young mothers navigating pregnancy with little support. For pregnant adolescents, the risks are even greater. Malaria during pregnancy can lead to severe...
When Naisula Lenkai went into labour with one of her children, she never imagined she would nearly lose her life. After giving birth at home, severe bleeding left her weak and frightened. By the time she reached a health facility, it was almost too late. “Kuna wakati nlipata matatizo wakati wa kujifungua nyumbani, wakati nilifika...
In Mandera County, early marriage has long shaped the lives of girls, often quietly, and often without question. Across Kenya, about 23 percent of women aged 20 to 24 were married before the age of 18. In Mandera, the risk remains high, with recent estimates showing that 13.6 percent of girls aged 12 to 18...
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...
Sharon had just finished feeding her baby and was attending to house chores when she heard the voice of a woman calling from outside, asking whether there was anyone at home. She stopped what she was doing and went to check who was calling. Outside the house, she met a middle-aged woman who was well...
Lack of adequate information creates misinformation and wrong perceptions about Family Planning especially in the rural areas of Narok County. There is also the existence of myths and misconceptions and traditional beliefs about family planning. “I was told that family planning will stop me from having another baby by my friend,” says a woman from...
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,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the way organizations around the world approach problem-solving, efficiency, and service delivery. At PS Kenya, this technological evolution is not just a concept for the future, it is already quietly transforming how we deliver impact. As a leader in the health sector in Kenya with a strong private sector arm,...
