Public Health in Kenya

Draft Constitution of Kenya [Bomas Draft], 15 March 2004. [Constitution of Kenya Review Commission. Adopted by the National Constitution Conference on 15 March 2004] Health Services Commission 269. (1) There is established the Health Service Commission. (2) The functions of the Health Services Commission are - (a) to register trained health workers; (b) subject to Article 266 - (i) to recruit and employ registered health workers; (ii) to assign health workers employed by the Commission for service in any public hospital and other institutions; and (iii) to promote and transfer any such health workers; (c) ensure planned health, human professional standards and ethics; resources (d) to ensure registration of all health sector professionals; (e) to development, conduct medical audit and research; (f) to ensure viable technical management including procurement of services and supplies; (g) to oversee health care financing; and (h) to perform any other functions conferred on the Commission by an Act of Parliament.

This is what leadership in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) looks like. For the last 8 months, a service lane road at Kapnyangale Centre, Soin Ward, Rongai Sub-County had become an eyesore. Waste water from Chemotoko Guest House, Muthoni Eating House and Sangurur Eating House was being discharged directly onto the road. Solid waste dumped. The lane was unusable, a health nuisance to the public. Our public health team engaged the premises. They explained the public health dangers. Before taking serious enforcement action, they understood and acted appropriately this week. The lane is now clean, clear and passable. This is the spirit of Epuka Uchafu Initiative. We don't just punish, we educate, we engage, we transform. Clean environment is not the work of government alone. It's our shared responsibility. Kudos to the traders of Kapnyangale for listening and acting. 📍 Rongai Sub-County | Soin Ward | Makongeni Location | Athinai Sub-Location | Kapnyangale Trading Centre #EpukaUchafu #WASH #PublicHealth 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1EGA6fGYZz/

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Not long ago it was not even possible to receive a correspondence or even to talk leave alone mentioning about public health in the spheres of Afya House, now courtesy of our union and barely three (3) years since our registration we are having this discussion particularly on PHOI internship. This gives me alot of hope and confidence that there is nothing impossible under the sun. We will achieve this and many more things including advocating for employment of our graduate public health officers at both levels of government let alone increasing the slots of our diploma and certificate graduates. We will only win if WE stay together and compact and refuse to be divided or clouded with negativity. Even the mighty KMPDUs and KNUNMs were not born yesterday yet they recognize KEHPHPU's strong and growing presence in the healthcare spheres in Kenya. Getting a Presidential invite at the Town Hall was no mean task either and we don't take it for granted, who knows what will happen next year and other subsequent years. We might be the ones driving the health agenda in this country with the President let alone speaking at the town hall. PHOIs are our inlets in the profession and our senior Retirees are our outlets and the two must balance for us to have a healthy if NOT a salty or rather unhealthy profession. I want to encourage all our colleagues, particularly our young colleagues to learn and unlearn, to read more and talk less, to be innovative and build networks, to be assertive and strategically position themselves and also to accept to be mentored. 'A know it all attitude' is dangerous and can kill. We need in this journey of growth to embrace each other while holding one another's hand. A strong profession requires a strong union, association and a regulator, without them we remain badly exposed. Blessed weekend colleagues. Brother Brown Ashira, SG KEHPHPU.

1. Health Services Commission should have been entrenched in the constitution. 2. Healthcare being devolved is actually good and, if properly implemented, could have greatly improved health care. 3. I propose retaining the Health Human Resource(HHR) Department at the national level. Advantages of HHR at the national level 1. Uniformity in staffing norms 2. Uniformity in salary within cadres 3. Uniformity in opportunities for training and employment 4. Encouraging national cohesion (Posting would be anywhere within the Republic - like when we (ancestors) were employed, we were posted everywhere and one could land in any District. I remember in our class of 36, posting took us to almost every district. I landed in Siaya - I am a Nairobian - and worked there for many years and this assisted me to appreciate diversity in our ethnic and regional settings. Later I got a trans-district posting.) 5. Transfers would be easier to whichever part one wishes 6. Reduce current tribalism and regionalism going on in the counties 7. Uniformity in promotions 8. With HHR at national level, union matters would be easier, simpler and more implementable since there'd be only 1 CBA... Currently, different counties are at different levels of CBA formation. If a notice for strike is given, it would be more effective since all members nationally would participate. Counties are now disjointed. 9. Rationalization of staffing would be easier since at the national level, there's a bird's view of every county staffing status. As usual, I come in peace. JM

1. Diploma in Public Health, Nursing Sciences, Clinical Medicine. Degree in Nursing Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Public Health will be an added advantage 2. At least 2-year experience in Health programming especially with Global Fund -TB will be highly valuable 3. The holder of this position must be result oriented who can handle heavy workload as well as manage and satisfy multiple, and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands 4. He /she must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player 5. Computer proficiency in use of MS Office ((Excel, word, PowerPoint etc) 6. Strong communication skills and excellent data collection, and documentation 7. Skills in local partnership engagement is key Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

Community Mobilizer - Health, at World Vision Kenya Apply here: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/job/Kiambogoko-Kenya/Community-Mobilizer---Health_JR52247?locationCountry=9e684fd7be1e469d9ee955a4c3b754be&utm Location: Kiambogoko, Kenya End Date: September 11, 2026 With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: Planning and implementation: 1. Support the implementation of the Global Fund Project at the sub county level. 2. Strengthen community awareness and sensitization for improved TB service delivery and use of TB services by the communities in their sub counties 3. Ensure close partnership with communities to influence decision makers in uptake of TB services; 4. Ensure that existing business processes, standards and guidelines related to TB initiatives are effectively implemented within the communities; 5. Work closely with the AP Manager and Global TB Project officer in identification of existing gaps in TB programming at the community level through information sharing avenues to handle project activities effectively. 6. Ensure timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for each sub county activities. Data Collection and Monitoring 1. Continuously monitor Community led monitoring (CLM) groups interventions, through peer monitors and superusers and other community groups including TB champions mentors, field monitors and other TB actors implementing initiatives on TB 2. Responsible for implementation, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and dissemination of promising practices for TB interventions in the project area at the community level. 3. Convene and support the data collection meetings in the sub county by the field monitors, community health promoters and TB actors at the facility level. 4. Conduct onsite data verification on a monthly basis 5. Compile activity reports and submit to the Project officer for review. 6. Collect relevant community data including; contact tracing forms, treatment interrupter forms, contact invitation forms ,x-ray vouchers and invoices, peer monitors monthly summary reports ,support groups reports and other activity reports, among others to support the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Global Fund TB project as per work plan. Community Capacity Building 1. Mobilize community groups for trainings, TIBU App architecture/TB regimen, I monitor App sensitizations and organize logistics within the sub county. 2. Build the capacity of partners including; peer monitors, superusers Support groups of DRTB and DSTB Groups to enable them effectively to intervene in the area of TB. 3. Take a lead in building community’s capacities in TB and other health issues through trainings and review meeting. Documentation 1. Document and share relevant deliverables for Global Fund Project in the sub-County especially stories of impact and human-interest stories. 2. Work Together with the subcounty TB coordinators ensure all the data collected both at community level and facility level is captured in the TIBU platform 3. Maintain a depository of community reports, photos and videos related to the implementation of each Global Fund project activities. 4. Support documentation and share best practices on TB within the Sub County for sharing at the Sub County, county, regional and national levels Required Qualification: Education, Experience and Skills

CHP Assembly, Kenya Webinar With Mary Muthoni | PS, State Department for Public Health Listening to the frontline: Real talk with CHPs 📆Date: Monday, 31th August 2026, 5.00 PM - 6.00PM (EAT) Theme: Role of CHPs in prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the community Sub-theme: Dissemination of Job Aids for Blood Pressure & Diabetes Measurements 🔗: https://amref.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yGHNS5gyRa-1t9A1ojkpNw#/registration

The newly appointed PHOTC Board held its inaugural meeting on Thursday 27th August 2026, officially setting the stage for a new chapter of leadership, governance, and strategic direction. The meeting was led by Board Chair, Ahmed Fankey, alongside CEO/Registrar Anthony Wainaina. A strong foundation was laid as the Board commences its work of providing strategic oversight and driving PHOTC's mandate forward.

yPHOs always complain about Unemployment or never getting jobs. When yPHOs get jobs you never hear about it. - It is just silence Annually ~500 yPHOs in Kenya get PH jobs. Luckily Gen Zs are doing it differently. Many might be Open To Work but many are getting gigs in counties, NGOs, universities ... To that jobless yPHO out there, keep giving your best via honest work. I celebrate PN. We need more PNs out there. Let's make Bora Afya / PH greater again. Yes, we yPHOs can.🎯

COURTESY VISIT TO APHOK NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Today, the Association of Public Health Officers Kenya (APHOK) National Headquarters had the pleasure of receiving a goodwill delegation of APHOK members from various counties who paid a courtesy visit to our offices at Upper Hill, Nairobi. The delegation included: Mr. Osman Abubakar – Garissa County Mr. Lucas Edete – Turkana County Mr. James Odera – Kisumu County Ms. Emily Kirui – Nandi County The members held fruitful discussions with the APHOK National Chairman, Mr. Joseph Kilel, Hon. Mohamed Duba, the Secretary General (SG), and the Head of Secretariat, Mrs Irene Kirui. During the visit, the delegation appreciated and commended the dedication, commitment and tremendous work being undertaken by the National Office Bearers and the Secretariat in advancing the interests, welfare and professional growth of Public Health Officers across Kenya. The members also acknowledged the challenges facing the Association, particularly delays in the remittance of statutory contributions from some counties. Despite these challenges, they expressed confidence in the National leadership and encouraged continued unity, cooperation and collective responsibility among all APHOK members. We sincerely thank our colleagues for the goodwill visit, encouragement and unwavering support. Together, we remain committed to building a stronger, united and vibrant APHOK for the benefit of all Public Health Officers in Kenya. APHOK - United for a Stronger Public Health Profession.

Dear Comrades! As a union we wish to register our good progress in regard to our persistent push towards posting and payment of our Public Health Officers Interns. We will be giving directions and call for national action to all our comrade interns for action by next week. Vivaaa! GS Brown Ashira Olaly, KEHPHPU.

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Topic: Recurrent Anthrax outbreak in Ikolomani, Kakamega County – A One Health Case Presentation 🕘 When: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM EAT (East Africa Time) Description: This is a biweekly 3rd KNPHI collaborative surveillance session case presentation from Kakamega County. The case is on anthrax disease outbreak in Ikolomani, Kakamega County. This is a forum where counties show case their public health response capacity/abilities, lessons learned and best practices blended with existence of subject matter experts. Other counties are expected to join and emulate, apply during subsequent public health events/outbreaks. 📹 Where: Virtual session through iECHO https://i.iecho.org/ECHOIN/INV1787728793230PCN75BTH90