Kenyan Government Launches Social Health Authority to Boost Universal Health Coverage
Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura addresses the media during the official launch of the Social Health Authority (SHA) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on September 25, 2024. The Kenyan government has unveiled the Social Health Authority (SHA), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all citizens. This…
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PS Kenya Unveils Ambitious 2024-2028 Health Strategy to Transform Lives.
Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya), a leading health organization, has launched a new strategic plan that promises to reshape the country’s health landscape. The 2024-2028 plan, unveiled on Thursday, marks a significant leap forward in the organization’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of Kenyans. The event, held in Nairobi, was attended by prominent…
Fresh Life Introduces Results-Based Financing to Tackle Kenya’s Urban Sanitation Crisis.
Lindsay Stradey, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Fresh Life during the launch Results-Based Financing initiative. Fresh Life, a leading provider of urban sanitation solutions, has launched a new Results-Based Financing (RBF) mechanism to improve sanitation access in Nairobi’s informal settlements. With over 60% of the city’s population living in areas underserved by sewer systems, this…
Kenya Introduces First Bench Book to Combat Sex Trafficking
On July 30, 2024, Kenya launched the “Kenya Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking in Persons for Sexual Exploitation” to combat one of Africa’s highest rates of human trafficking. This new guide aims to improve the prosecution and conviction rates for sex trafficking cases, which have been low despite strong laws. The bench book was created…
World Vision Launches Enough Campaign To End Child Hunger.
First Lady Rachel Ruto (left) was the Chief Guest during the launch of the ‘ENOUGH’ campaign. World vision has launched “ENOUGH” campaign to end child hunger and malnutrition.The campaign aims to provide sustainable solutions to ensure every child has access to nutritious food for their well-being and development. The campaign, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal…