Find the Full Strategic Plan at: NRHS Strategic Plan 2021-2025

We have released our 2021–2025 Strategic Plan—an evidence-driven roadmap aimed at strengthening public health outcomes and advancing health equity in Kenya. Grounded in two decades of programmatic experience and research, the plan outlines strategic priorities and institutional goals through 2025.

Developed through a participatory process involving staff, clients, and key partners, the plan responds to emerging public health trends, systemic gaps, and community needs, while aligning with national and global health strategies.

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision:
A world where vulnerable individuals and communities are empowered to define and achieve their health goals.

Mission:
To improve public health through research, evidence-based programming, capacity building, education, and advocacy.

Core Values:

• Community Participation: Community voices are central to identifying priorities and shaping interventions.
• Collaboration: Strategic partnerships with government, academic institutions, and civil society drive impact.
• Commitment to Evidence: Programs and policies are informed by rigorous research and data.
• Accountability: Activities are guided by transparency, ethical practice, and measurable outcomes.
• Innovation and Sustainability: Solutions are designed for long-term effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Diversity and Inclusion: All identities and lived experiences are respected and valued.

Strategic Focus Areas (2021–2025)

The Strategic Plan outlines ten key thematic areas:

1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Expand access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Support national-level policy reform through research on drug resistance and service gaps.
2. LGBTIQ+ Health: Promote the well-being of sexual and gender minorities by providing targeted health messaging, essential commodities, safe spaces, and psychosocial support. Contribute to national research and advocacy agendas.
3. HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment: Scale up HIV services to achieve UNAIDS 95:95:95 targets. Enhance program integration, psychosocial support, and treatment adherence, particularly among key populations.
4. Reproductive Health: Integrate reproductive health across existing service platforms, including HPV screening, fertility counseling, youth-centered outreach, and community-based family planning models.
5. Organizational Culture: Strengthen internal communication, values alignment, and employee satisfaction through structured engagement and recognition systems.
6. Employee Training and Development: Enhance staff capacity through scholarships, continuous professional development, and clear pathways for career growth.
7. Administrative and Management Systems: Improve efficiency and accountability through digitized systems, updated procedures, and policy reviews based on staff feedback.
8. Technology Integration: Leverage modern technology—including biometrics and digital platforms—to enhance data management, service delivery, and public visibility.
9. Financial Sustainability: Diversify income sources through facility rentals, consultancies, grant acquisition, and internal resource mobilization. Build staff capacity in fundraising and proposal writing.
10. Partnerships and Networks: Strengthen existing partnerships and establish new ones through defined engagement frameworks, partner vetting, and improved external communications.

Anticipated Challenges and Mitigation Strategies

The Plan recognizes potential risks such as limited funding, staff retention challenges, and an evolving policy environment. Risk mitigation strategies include expanding alternative funding mechanisms, investing in staff well-being and succession planning, and maintaining a flexible, responsive organizational model.

The 2021–2025 Strategic Plan serves as a blueprint for sustained impact—grounded in research, driven by community need, and designed for long-term transformation in Kenya’s public health landscape.