Community Health Services & Development Officers Association

01/05/2026

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05/04/2026

A Joyful Easter Message from CHESOA

Dear CHESOA Members,

He is risen! ✝️

On this glorious Easter, the CHESOA leadership joins hearts with you in celebrating the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ over death and the grave. His resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith and the source of our living hope.

As we reflect on the depth of God’s love and the power of new life, let us remember the very values that unite us as members of CHESOA—compassion, service, and community. Just as Christ rose to bring restoration, may we rise to bring healing, encouragement, and support to those we serve.

This Easter, whether you are gathered with loved ones, serving in your community, or spending time in quiet reflection, may the peace of the risen Savior fill your heart. May His joy strengthen you, and may His love shine through you in all you do.

Let us continue to be beacons of hope, extending grace and kindness to the vulnerable, the weary, and the lost—just as Christ reached out to us.

Wishing you and your family a blessed, safe, and rejuvenating Easter celebration.

In His service and resurrection power,

The CHESOA Leadership Team

20/03/2026

🌙 **Eid Mubarak**

CHESOA wish to extend our warm Eid greetings to our muslim members, partners, and the communities we serve.

May this blessed occasion bring peace, compassion, and renewed hope to our hearts. As we celebrate, let us continue strengthening our commitment to health, unity, and service to humanity.

May your homes be filled with joy, your hearts with gratitude, and your work with purpose.

**Eid Mubarak to you and your families.**

18/03/2026

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02/02/2026

31/01/2026

Community Health Promoters at the Heart of Primary Health Care: Understanding the PHC Act 2023

Date & Time: Feb 2, 2026 04:00 PM

Online webinar Register here:
https://amref.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dX4SZ-TXT5urWmFE_S9PaA

Community Health Promoters (CHPs) with the supportive supervision of Community Health Officers and Assistants are the foundation of Kenya’s Primary Health Care (PHC) system. The link between households, communities, and health facilities supporting disease prevention, health promotion, early referral, follow-up care, and community health data collection.

In 2023, Kenya passed the Primary Health Care (PHC) Act, a major law that strengthens how health services are organized and delivered at community and primary care levels. The Act formally recognizes community health as a key part of the national health system and reinforces the role of CHPs in delivering essential services at the household and community level.

However, many CHPs have not yet had the opportunity to fully understand what this law means for their daily work, their rights and responsibilities, how they relate to health facilities, and how counties and the national government are expected to support them. This CHP Assembly webinar is designed to break down the PHC Act in a simple, practical way and create a space for CHPs to ask questions and share their experiences.

Purpose of the Webinar: To help Community Health Promoters and personnel clearly understand their role under the Primary Health Care Act 2023 and how the law supports our work in communities across Kenya.

Objectives of the Webinar

By the end of the webinar, participants will:

1. Understand what the Primary Health Care Act 2023 says about community health services.

2. Clearly see how CHPs fit into the PHC system and work with CHAs and CHOs, health facilities and counties.

3. Better understand their roles, responsibilities, and expected standards of service.

4. Learn about accountability, who supports CHPs, who supervises them, and where to raise challenges.

5. Have an opportunity to ask questions directly to Ministry of Health representatives,partners and our very own Secretary General Wycliffe Ogenya.

Muthoni Muriuki CBS
Department for Public Health and Professional Standards
for Community Health Volunteers - Kenya
Health Services & Development Officers Association
Health Africa in Kenya

31/12/2025

🌟 New Year Message to CHESOA Members — 2026 🌟
Dear Esteemed CHESOA Members,

As we welcome the New Year 2026, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering dedication, resilience, and professionalism throughout the past year. Your commitment to strengthening community health services across Kenya continues to inspire hope and create lasting impact in the lives of the communities we serve.

The year 2025 came with its share of challenges and achievements. Through unity, teamwork, and perseverance, we overcame obstacles and registered remarkable progress in advancing our noble profession. These experiences have prepared us for even greater accomplishments ahead.

As we step into 2026, may this year bring renewed energy, fresh opportunities, and collective success as we continue advocating for improved community health systems, professional growth, and the welfare of all Community Health Officers.

Let us remain steadfast in our mission, guided by integrity, collaboration, and service to humanity.

We wish you and your families a prosperous, healthy, and fulfilling New Year.

Warm regards,

On behalf of CHESOA Leadership

23/12/2025

Season’s Greetings, CHESOA members

As the year comes to a close, we sincerely appreciate your unwavering service and contribution to strengthening community health systems. May this festive season bring joy, rest, and fulfillment to you and your loved ones. We look forward to walking together in unity and purpose in the coming year.

17/12/2025

Participation of CHESOA Officials in the Validation Meeting on the Community Health Personnel Scope of Practice

Officials from the Community Health Services and Development Officers Association (CHESOA) actively participated in the validation meeting for the proposed Scope of Practice for Community Health Personnel, held at the Mövenpick Hotel, Westlands, Nairobi. The meeting brought together key stakeholders involved in the regulation, training, and implementation of community health services in Kenya, with strong technical and logistical support from the Kenya Health Professional Oversight Authority (KHPOA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and Ideal Health Organization.

During the validation process, CHESOA officials provided critical professional input grounded in field experience and practice realities at community, sub-county, and county levels. Their contribution focused on ensuring that the defined scopes of practice for Community Health Officers (CHOs), Assistant Community Health Officers (ACHOs), and Community Health Assistants (CHAs) are practical, implementable, and aligned with Kenya’s Community Health Policy (2020–2030), the Primary Health Care Act No. 13 of 2023, and the Universal Health Coverage agenda. Particular emphasis was placed on clarity of roles across qualification levels, supervision structures, leadership responsibilities, and integration of community health within Primary Care Networks, as articulated in the draft scope of practice document

CHESOA’s engagement also reinforced the importance of professional identity, career progression, and regulatory protection for community health personnel. Through collaboration with KHPOA, WHO, and Ideal Health Organization, the association advocated for standardized competencies in areas such as community-based household assessment, Event Based surveillance, emergency preparedness, health promotion, data management including eCHIS use, and ethical practice. The validation meeting therefore marked a significant milestone in strengthening governance, accountability, and quality of community health services, while affirming CHESOA’s role as a key professional voice in shaping policies that guide community health practice in Kenya

12/12/2025

🎉 Jamhuri Day Message from CHESOA 🇰🇪

Dear CHESOA Members,

On this 12th December, as our nation celebrates Jamhuri Day, we join all Kenyans in honouring the journey of freedom, unity, and progress that defines our republic.

As the Community Health Services and Development Officers Association (CHESOA), we take this moment to appreciate your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to strengthening community health systems across the country. Your work continues to embody the spirit of service, patriotism, and collective responsibility that Jamhuri Day represents.

May this day inspire renewed energy as we advance our agenda on professional growth, member welfare, strong community health structures, and effective health service delivery.

CHESOA wishes you and your families a joyful and meaningful Jamhuri Day.
May freedom, justice, and unity continue to guide our nation and our work.

Happy Jamhuri Day!
CHESOA – Advancing Community Health Practice Together