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Championing Maternal Neonatal Child health, Reproductive Health and Youth Empowerment initiatives in Kenya

We partnered with ALWAN Communications and other stakeholders at Mama Grace Onyango Cultural and social Centre-Kisumu to...
04/09/2026

We partnered with ALWAN Communications and other stakeholders at Mama Grace Onyango Cultural and social Centre-Kisumu to participate in a forum focused on women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship. The discussion was held under the theme, “It is hard to make it in business, but it is harder when you are a woman.”

The forum provided an opportunity to explore the unique challenges women face in starting, growing and sustaining businesses, while highlighting the importance of access to financial resources, business knowledge, mentorship and supportive networks.

The discussion brought together KMET, business coaches, a representative from Equity Bank, DADA PAMLAA Foundation and other stakeholders, who shared insights and practical experiences on supporting women to overcome barriers and build sustainable businesses.

KMET’s participation reaffirmed the importance of creating platforms that empower women with the knowledge, resources and networks needed to strengthen their economic independence and resilience. The forum also aligns with our various programs that seek to empower communities, strengthen their resilience and support them to thrive in the face of social and economic challenges.

Yesterday, we celebrated a beautiful milestone in Nyamira County as teen mothers from Manga and Magwagwa graduated after...
03/09/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated a beautiful milestone in Nyamira County as teen mothers from Manga and Magwagwa graduated after completing parenting sessions focused on Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development.
The graduation brought together 178 young mothers 133 from seven groups in Manga and 45 from two groups in Magwagwa.
This work comes at a critical time. Data from Nyamira in 2025 showed a concerning rise in teenage pregnancies, highlighting the urgent need for interventions that support young mothers not only to care for their children, but also to rebuild their own lives.
Through the Nurturing Care parenting manual, the teen mothers were equipped with practical knowledge on responsive caregiving, child development, health, safety and creating nurturing environments where their children can thrive.
But perhaps the most powerful part of the journey has been the Village Savings and Loaning Associations (VSLAs).
It was deeply moving to hear the girls share how saving together and accessing small loans has helped them start businesses, meet family needs, gain financial confidence and, most importantly, hope again.
The celebration was graced by the CEC for Health, Nyamira County First Lady, KMET Director Dr. Monica Oguttu, and the County and Sub-County Health Management Teams, alongside partners and other stakeholders.

Today, we were delighted to officially launch the KMET Satellite Office in Nyamira County, marking an important mileston...
02/09/2026

Today, we were delighted to officially launch the KMET Satellite Office in Nyamira County, marking an important milestone in our commitment to strengthening and expanding Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development (NCfECD) in the county.
The launch brought together the Nyamira County Health Management Team, led by the CEC for Health, Dr. Donald Mogoi, Nyamira County First Lady, H.E. Emily Nyaribo, KMET Director Dr. Monica Oguttu, our partners Amref Health Africa and PATH, and the KMET team.

This is more than just an office. It is a symbol of trust, collaboration, partnership, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of children and families in Nyamira County. We are deeply grateful to the Nyamira County Department of Health for the incredible gesture of providing KMET with a dedicated office space where our team can work, collaborate, and fully support the county’s health and development priorities.

We believe that strong partnerships are at the heart of sustainable change. Having a physical presence in Nyamira brings us closer to communities, county leadership, health care providers, and other stakeholders, allowing us to work together more effectively to promote responsive caregiving, child safety, early learning, and holistic child development.
We are truly grateful for the warm welcome and the confidence the county has placed in KMET. Together, we look forward to deepening our partnership, strengthening Nurturing Care interventions, and reaching even more children and families across Nyamira County.

KMET participated in and supported a one-day Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Consultative Meeting, bringing together th...
27/08/2026

KMET participated in and supported a one-day Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Consultative Meeting, bringing together the LREB Secretariat and partners working across the Lake Region.

The meeting reviewed progress against the LREB Strategic Plan 2022–2027 and provided a platform for partners to share their areas of intervention, achievements and priorities for the development of the 2027–2032 Strategic Plan.

Partners including KMET, ADS Nyanza, Afya Analytics, JOOUST, Molbio Diagnostics, IHA–Insight Health Analytics and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) explored opportunities for joint programming, resource mobilization, research, innovation, evidence and knowledge partnerships.

A key outcome was the agreement to develop a live, partner-driven strategic planning process, with partners regrouping around LREB pillars and contributing to clear priorities, actions and deliverables.
Additionally, the team discussed levels of participation in the upcoming LREB Summit, which forms a learning platform and also an opportunity to share best practices in the region for replication.

Strengthening CBO capacity for greater Impact.Yesterday, KMET concluded a successful two-day training for Brain Trust Ne...
27/08/2026

Strengthening CBO capacity for greater Impact.

Yesterday, KMET concluded a successful two-day training for Brain Trust Network (BTN) partners on Organizational Management and Financial Management, bringing together 20 participants from participating CBOs and partner organizations.

The training focused on strengthening participants’ capacity in governance, organizational systems, financial controls, budgeting, accountability and compliance, key areas for building strong, sustainable and accountable organizations.

Participants also shared practical experiences and best practices from their work, including building strong relationships with schools, using participatory approaches in programme implementation, and strengthening referral linkages for young people.

The training brought together BTN partner CBOs, including Precious Tears Initiative(PTI), CAGYP, VIELUSA, Mercy Compassion, SEMA NAMI, YACREN and CREAMO.

In his remarks, KMET’s Programme Manager and Deputy CEO emphasized that KMET’s greatest achievement is seeing CBOs grow their capacity, create meaningful change in their communities and contribute to sustainable impact, particularly by supporting children and young people to reach their full potential and become positive contributors to society.

The training concluded with participants receiving certificates of participation, marking another step towards stronger organizations and more sustainable community impact.

KMET supported the Kisumu County Department of Medical Services,Public Health & Sanitation to conduct the annual Matern...
26/08/2026

KMET supported the Kisumu County Department of Medical Services,Public Health & Sanitation to conduct the annual Maternal, Perinatal and Neonatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) meeting.

The meeting brought together the County Health Management Team (CHMT) , healthcare providers , MNH Partners, managers from facilities and Sub-County levels to review maternal, perinatal, and neonatal deaths, identify gaps, and strengthen actions to prevent avoidable deaths.

The primary goal of MPDSR is to reduce preventable maternal, perinatal and neonatal mortality through a continuous cycle of surveillance, review, response, and follow-up. Information generated through the reviews is aggregated and analyzed to inform practical interventions that can prevent future deaths.

Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Ganda, CECM health Kisumu County, called on healthcare providers to uphold professionalism, dignity, compassion, and clinical excellence in maternal and newborn care.
Key gaps identified included staffing, equipment, infrastructure among other key systematic areas. Despite these challenges, Kisumu County has recorded a decline in maternal mortality. Continued implementation of MPDSR recommendations will be critical to sustaining this progress and saving more lives.

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT.KMET TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL TRAINING COLLEGE(KTVTC) is pleased to announce a job opportunit...
26/08/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT.

KMET TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL TRAINING COLLEGE(KTVTC) is pleased to announce a job opportunity for qualified and eligible candidates.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the poster for details on the position, qualifications, application requirements and submission procedure.

Applications are now open.
Please share this opportunity with qualified candidates within your networks.

Congratulations to Kisii County on achieving an impressive milestone of 63 consecutive days without a reported maternal ...
20/08/2026

Congratulations to Kisii County on achieving an impressive milestone of 63 consecutive days without a reported maternal death in August 2026! 👏
This remarkable achievement, highlighted during the Huduma Poa Review Meeting Kisii County Chapter, demonstrates the county’s growing commitment and progress towards eliminating preventable maternal deaths. It is a milestone worth celebrating and a reminder of what can be achieved through dedicated health workers, strong community engagement, and collaborative partnerships.

Sustaining this progress will require continued resilience through Huduma Poa and strong, continuous partnerships. Key priorities should include strengthening mentorship and supportive supervision, improving data recording and storage, mapping and tracking pregnant mothers, and enhancing community follow-up.

These efforts will help promote timely health-seeking behaviour, increase uptake of contraception and antenatal care (ANC), and ensure women receive the right care at the right time, and will build on it and keep moving Kisii towards zero preventable maternal deaths. 💪🏾

The Huduma Poa Review Meeting in Homa Bay concluded successfully, highlighting the critical role of public-private partn...
20/08/2026

The Huduma Poa Review Meeting in Homa Bay concluded successfully, highlighting the critical role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in ensuring quality health services reach more people. According to the Director of Public Health, Adel Ottoman, the private health sector contributes up to 55% of health service delivery in Homa Bay, underscoring the need to harness and strengthen this partnership.

The discussions also highlighted Homa Bay’s high adolescent pregnancy burden, with 23% of girls aged 15–19 having ever been pregnant, compared with 15% nationally (KDHS 2022). This reinforces the need to strengthen youth-friendly services, demand creation, and community engagement.

The meeting further discussed the role of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in some parts of the county, where home deliveries remain a concern. According to the Homa Bay County Reproductive Health Coordinator, there is a need for the county and partners to explore stronger integration of TBAs into the community health system, enabling them to identify and refer pregnant women early, promote ANC, recognize danger signs, and encourage skilled facility delivery. These and other discussions reaffirmed the importance of collaboration in strengthening RMNCAH outcomes in Homa Bay.

In Nyamira County today;we held the Huduma Poa Health Network Progress Review Meeting bringing together franchise provid...
18/08/2026

In Nyamira County today;we held the Huduma Poa Health Network Progress Review Meeting bringing together franchise providers and administrotrs; and County Ministry of Health team to review network perfomance, share lessons, and discuss sustainability plans.
The network support 25 network facilities in the Nyamira county . Leveraging public-private partnerships (PPPs) to improve demand and access to, quality Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services.

The review highlighted the need for continuous capacity building and health education to address barriers for contraceptive uptake. These priorities are particularly important as adolescent pregnancy remains a concern in Nyamira, with reported levels of about 19% and a recent 4.9% increase.

While the county has made progress in skilled facility deliveries, gaps remain in ANC completion and prevention of adolescent pregnancies. Strengthening community engagement, youth-focused interventions, data use, and partnerships will be key to closing these gaps and improving RMNCAH outcomes. KMET is happy to walk the journey with Nyamira County towards sustainable, equitable, and quality health services.

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