“Yule anakupea, pia ananipea. Akikuletea ananiletea, sote tunashare. Ogopa sana Nairobi’ These words make up the chorus of one of the most famous songs in the country, as they aptly describe what it is like to date in the 21st century. From connotations such as “Wamama wa Harrier” to “Mubabaz” and even “Ben 10,” the […]
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 […]
Access to Reproductive Information and Contraception (RIC) continues to be a critical unmet need in Narok and impedes the realization of reproductive health rights. While Family Planning (FP) programs mainly focus on facilitating women’s access to contraceptive information and services, some cultural norms also affect the social acceptability of FP. For instance, men’s decision among […]
A quick stroll past any gathering of men or women in the country now will have you thinking that everyone has turned into a mathematician. This comes after the launch of the Kenya Demographic Health Survey 2022 at KICC on January 17th, 2023, by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The survey was carried […]
The seventh edition of the Africa Health Business Symposium (AHBS) was held on November 24, 2022, under the theme: The role of the private sector in advancing men’s health in Africa. AHBS is a pan-African conference that sits at the heart of the African healthcare scene and aims to create a more enabling environment for […]
PS Kenya partnered with the Kenya Healthcare Federation to bring various stakeholders together at the end of the year to reflect on the successes witnessed in the health sector in 2022. The event celebrated the achievements, reflected on the wins, and set priorities for 2023 through a fun, interactive themed dinner and dance event graced […]
World AIDS Day is celebrated annually on the first of December, with the main goal being to rally support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. This year’s theme was “Equalize,” a call to action for everyone to address the inequalities that are holding back progress in […]
The second annual YouTH Voices summit event took place from December 1–3, 2022, at AMREF International University in Nairobi, Kenya. This year’s theme ‘Activating Youth Leadership Towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC)’ brought together youth leaders who are dedicated to working towards the achievement of UHC, exchange best practices, highlight innovative ideas, and spark dialogue that […]
