Kmet Kenya, Kisumu (2026)

02/06/2026

Last week, KMET joined maternal health partners from across the country at the State House, Nairobi, during the launch of the Ending Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths (EWENE) Strategic Plan by His Excellency, President William Ruto.

The Strategic Plan aligns closely with KMET's longstanding commitment to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Kenya. Through our advocacy, health systems strengthening initiatives, and community-based interventions, we continue to support efforts aimed at ensuring that every mother has access to quality and lifesaving care.

Recently, KMET expanded its postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management interventions to six new counties, strengthening service delivery and contributing to the prevention of one of the leading causes of maternal deaths. This expansion reflects our unwavering commitment to placing the lives and well-being of mothers at the center of our work.
We are proud to contribute to the national agenda of ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths and look forward to accelerating progress alongside government and health sector partners. Our goal remains clear: a Kenya where no woman dies while giving life.

28/05/2026

Every time we involve both boys and girls in menstrual health conversations, we remind society that periods are not a “women’s problem” — they are a human and community conversation. We break stigma, challenge silence, and create safer spaces where girls can experience menstruation with dignity and confidence.

We were especially proud of these boys who showed up, danced, participated, and stood in solidarity during Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026. Their presence reminded us that creating a period-friendly world requires everyone.

Because dignity begins when society stops treating menstruation as shameful and starts treating it as normal.

28/05/2026

On this International Day of Action for Women’s Health, we celebrate the KMET Clinic on Wheels and the dedicated staff who have continued to deliver essential healthcare services to communities for the past one year and five months since its launch.
As we mark this important day, we remain encouraged that women in hard-to-reach communities are now able to access quality, affordable, and dignified healthcare services closer to them.
This week in Kisii County, through collaboration with the Kisii County Department of Health, the outreach successfully provided:
Cervical cancer screening and treatment, Antenatal care service, Ultrasound services for expectant mothers, Child immunization Family planning services General reproductive health services
In line with this year’s theme, “Essential, Not Optional: Strengthening Health Systems to Uphold Health Rights and SRHRJ in Times of Polycrisis,” we remain committed to expanding access to essential reproductive and maternal health services to more communities in need because every woman deserves healthcare delivered with dignity, compassion, and humanity.

28/05/2026

Today in Kisii County, we are reminded that menstruation should never limit who we are or who we aspire to become. We can go through our periods with dignity and still fully show up as women, leaders, mothers, students, and changemakers in society.

21/05/2026

NYAMIRA COUNTY - NATIONAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS (NGAOs) SENSITIZATION ON NURTURING CARE FOR ECD

KMET, in collaboration with the County Government, Department of Health Services, convened a sensitization forum targeting the National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) from all five sub-counties. The session, graced by the County Commissioner, was fully attended by the CECM for Health, Directors of Primary Health Care and Medical Services, 7 Deputy County Commissioners, 8 Assistant County Commissioners, 56 Chiefs, the County SHA Manager, and representatives from the MST. The session was conducted by the County NCfECD ToTs who highlighted the Science of ECD, the Components of Nurturing Care, and the role of NGAO in NCfECD.
The forum also provided a platform for emphasis on the SHA Registration trends in the County, as was presented by the County SHA Manager. SHA was highlighted as a mandatory insurance scheme with three funds: primary health care, social health insurance, and chronic/critical care. Current registration stands at 56%, with a target of 80%. NGAO were asked to leverage on their convening power for social mobilization, organize barazas, set up registration desks, support CHPs, and submit weekly returns. Practical steps agreed upon included: chiefs joining health facility committees, and use of vernacular radio for mobilization.
From the activity objectives, the forum achieved the following:
- Highlighted the Science of ECD and the five components of nurturing care.
- Sensitized the team o their role in community mobilization for NCfECD, including child protection, safe environments, birth registration, school re-entry, and resource mobilization.
- Strengthened SHA registration efforts, moving coverage from 56% to 80%, by leveraging NGAO’s convening power and trusted community presence.
- Aligned NGAO, CHPs, chiefs, and ward administrators in joint action plans for health facility committees, baraza schedules, and use of local media for mobilization.
The forum underscored NCfECD as the central pillar for child survival and thriving in Nyamira County. NGAO were empowered to champion nurturing care through targeted community engagements.

20/05/2026

Today in Siaya, through the MAMA WELL project, we held a Community Health Providers' (CHPs) review meeting to assess project progress and implementation in North Alego, focusing on Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH), Nutrition, and WASH practices at household level. Attended by County and Sub-County Health Management Team, MST Chair, CHAs and CHPs. The meeting deliberated on project's deliverables withing the implementation period and reflection on achievements, share lessons learned, address challenges, and explored key priorities to strengthen collaborative efforts toward improving key indicators since the project began in June 2025 across 5 Community Units and 5 health facilities in North Alego Ward.
Key Highlights:
• CHPs as the health frontline players, have played a key role in driving milestones including kitchen gardening, handwashing, safe water storage, ANC attendance, and improved health-seeking practices.
• 22 Mother-to-Mother support groups have been formed, advancing health education and table banking, with members already supporting one another through initiatives such as access to water storage containers
• According to County WASH Coordinator - The project has contributed to increased toilet coverage from 62% to 92% a reduced diarrheal illness, while referrals for expectant mothers and uptake of the recommended 8 ANC visits have also increased.
• Innovations such as nutritious porridge for ANC/PNC mothers and their children and demonstration kitchen gardens at Ober Ogunga facility have further boosted service uptake.
• The Mama Well project continues to demonstrate successful integration of WASH, Nutrition, and MNH, strengthening multisectoral collaboration and community ownership down to the household level.
• The meeting also called upon CHPs(Mentors) to keep alive the 22 M to M Support groups formed to sustain the gains made.

County Government of Siaya
County Government of Homa Bay-Department of Health Services

20/05/2026

We have partnered with Kisumu County Department of Health to bring you an important discussion today on Radio Namlolwe from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

The discussion will focus on the prevention of maternal deaths through promoting facility-based deliveries, while also highlighting the importance of community awareness and early identification of delays that
contribute to maternal complications and deaths.

Join the conversation as we explore collective solutions to improving maternal health outcomes in our communities.
Kisumu County Department of Medical Services,Public Health & Sanitation

19/05/2026

Last week, our staff in Samburu took part in a powerful male involvement session organized by a local CBO together with PSK in Samburu Central.

For many years, Samburu County has held firmly to cultural practices, some of which continue to negatively affect women and girls. Through our maternal health prevention project, it was encouraging to see morans gradually embracing change and speaking up against early marriage, teenage pregnancy, and SGBV.

Our focus at the community is on engaging morans as agents of change within their communities a critical step in transforming attitudes and improving the health and wellbeing of women and girls in one of Kenya’s most underserved regions.

19/05/2026

KMET is proud to be participating in the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland — a key global platform bringing together governments, development partners, civil society organizations, health experts, and policymakers to shape the future of global health.

This year’s Assembly comes at a critical time as countries continue to navigate shrinking donor funding, fiscal constraints, and the urgent need for sustainable, country-led health systems and financing models.
As part of the UHC2030 side event themed “Partnership in Action: Sustaining the Momentum for Country-Led and Self-Reliant Health Financing Amid Fiscal Constraints,” KMET showcased county-led maternal health innovations and locally driven health financing models that continue to strengthen maternal and newborn health outcomes in Kenya.

The discussions focused on sustaining health innovations amid ongoing global funding interruptions, while emphasizing the importance of domestic resource mobilization, partnerships, and resilient county-led systems in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
KMET’s participation places community-centered maternal health interventions from Kenya on the global stage, demonstrating how locally led solutions can drive impactful and sustainable change. The platform also provides an opportunity to share lessons from county implementation, strengthen strategic partnerships, and contribute to global conversations on health financing, maternal health, primary healthcare, and health systems strengthening.

Organizations and global actors present at include the World Health Organization (WHO), UHC2030, Ministries of Health from different countries, UN agencies, civil society organizations, development partners, research institutions, and global health financing stakeholders.
Some of the key areas expected to be discussed during the Assembly today include:
• Sustainable health financing and Universal Health Coverage

• Maternal, newborn, and child health
• Strengthening primary healthcare systems
• Climate change and health
• Community-led health innovations
• Pandemic preparedness and resilient health systems
• Digital health and health systems transformation

The opening sessions at emphasized the urgent need for stronger partnerships, country ownership, and sustainable investments in health systems to ensure no one is left behind. Leaders called for practical, scalable, and locally driven solutions capable of responding to current and future health challenges.

18/05/2026

And the award is finally home.

KMET’s commitment to advancing gender justice and sexual and reproductive health and rights has earned international recognition from our long-standing partner and donor, Fòs Feminista.

The award initially presented in New York City to our Executive Director, Dr. Monica Oguttu, as we continue to celebrate our 30th anniversary, marking three decades of transformative impact and service to communities across Kenya. The recognition was officially handed over by our Executive Director to the Gender Justice and Freedom House teams in honour of their continued efforts in championing justice, dignity and the rights of women and girls.

The recognition reflects the global impact of our work and the strength of our enduring partnership with Fòs Feminista in advancing women’s health, empowerment and equality.

We sincerely appreciate Fòs Feminista for its unwavering support and continued investment in our mission to champion women’s rights and social justice.

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