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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the grassroots level. In Kenya, the perception is that chiefs […]
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 […]
Picture this: streets adorned with twinkling lights, the scent of African spices, mirroring the excellence of our own natural cuisines, wafting through the air, and the sound of Christmas carols spreading melodies of togetherness. Friends Christmas is here, a feeling that wraps us in a comforting embrace. This season serves as a reminder that warmth […]
On the 14th of December 2023, compassion enveloped the Nyumbani Children’s Home in Karen as Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) paid a visit, leaving an indelible mark of support. The visit was marked by a formidable partnership between PS Kenya and Population Services International (PSI), highlighting the importance of community engagement. Nyumbani Children’s Home, in […]
We are in a ‘Silly Season’ as commonly referred to by financial experts. A season characterized by impulse buying, merry-making and unnecessary spending and a departure from the frugal habits observed throughout the year. Research documents on Kenyan’s behaviors during festive seasons opens us up to a disturbing spending pattern, revealing a noteworthy focus on […]
According to the 2019 World Health Organisation report, 21 million unintended pregnancies are realised among adolescents aged 15–19 in developing countries. The report further states that 55% of these unintended pregnancies end in unsafe abortion, subjecting adolescent girls to higher risks of eclampsia, puerperal endometritis, and systemic infections. However, it is argued that every step […]