At just 19 years old, Tina Miruka from Suna East Sub-County is already rewriting her story and inspiring others to do the same. Tina first heard about the A360 program through a friend who was a peer mobilizer. At the time, life in her village was limiting, young girls were discouraged from learning about family...Read More
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,...Read More
Kenya’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has lacked a comprehensive assessment of its mixed health system, limiting the ability to address critical gaps and seize growth opportunities. This has led to key challenges in healthcare delivery remaining unclear, and the misalignment of the allocation of resources in comparison with actual needs. The public sector,...Read More
Yasmin Hamisi, a 25-year-old mother from Kajiado County, has emerged as a powerful advocate for family planning and awareness of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Her journey, supported by the Ewangan Community-Based Organization (CBO) and PS Kenya’s Accelerate Project, illustrates the transformative impact that access to information can have on individuals and communities. Accelerate: A Comprehensive Program...Read More
In recent years, the issue of gender-based violence in Kenya has escalated alarmingly, with statistics revealing that over 200 girls have been exploited and sexually abused by close relatives. Additionally, there has been a troubling increase in cases of sodomy among young boys and sexual abuse of minors, with victims as young as 14 years...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
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
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
Adolescents make up the greatest proportion of the world population, with 23% of the total population being adolescents aged 10–19years and these numbers are predicted to grow rapidly—particularly in urban areas as rural youth migrate to cities for economic and other career opportunities which makes them exposed to high sexual and reproductive health risks especially...Read More
In the little town of Mariakani in Kilifi County, amidst the rich blend of Swahili and Arab cultures lies the well-known narrative of teenage motherhood. In this setting, young mothers navigate the challenges of parenthood against a backdrop of societal expectations and economic hardship. Their stories, often overlooked in the splendor of the coastal landscape,...Read More
