Kenya faces a critical health workforce shortage, with only 30.14 health workers per 10,000 people, far below the WHO recommended 44.5. Despite increasing numbers of health graduates, deployment delays, workforce burnout, unemployment, and weak policy frameworks continue to strain Kenya’s progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Young healthcare professionals, particularly women, face limited opportunities for meaningful policy participation, mentorship, and entrepreneurship.
KMA—established in 1968 and representing medical professionals nationwide—plays a central role in health policy engagement, youth empowerment, and advocacy. With strong networks in Nairobi and Nakuru and extensive experience in policy reform, primary healthcare strengthening, and youth-led initiatives, KMA is well-positioned to implement a transformative youth-focused program.

Policy Advocacy & Ecosystem Strengthening

1. Training 200 young professionals in policy advocacy and health employment reform.
2. Hosting policy dialogues with government, regulators, and partners.
3. Producing evidence-based policy briefs on workforce gaps, burnout, and funding needs.
4. Establishing an incubator and accelerator for youth-led health enterprises.

Youth Engagement & Capacity Building

1. Webinars (20 sessions), mentorship programs, and two intensive workshops.
2. Annual pre-conference and cross-county collaboration events.
3. Social media public health campaigns engaging young women and health workers across 47 counties.

Stakeholder Partnerships

1. Working with county health departments, national regulatory bodies, and professional associations to align policy, curricula, and workforce strategies.

• Increased youth participation in health policy formulation and advocacy.
• Improved health workforce retention and deployment strategies in Nairobi and Nakuru.
• Enhanced capacity for youth-led health entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Strengthened PHC systems through collaborative policy action and evidence-based reforms.
• A sustained network of trained healthcare professionals influencing long-term health sector transformation.

The project will apply continuous M&E through attendance records, feedback surveys, skill assessments, and quarterly reviews. Sustainability will be achieved through partnerships with government, a national policy repository, ongoing mentorship cycles, and linkages between youth entrepreneurs and investors. KMA’s governance structure—including NEC and NGC will oversee reporting, audits, and compliance.