Kenya Health Data Collaborative - Resource Mapping for Health Information and Monitoring and Evaluation Systems - Report

Sep 12, 2026

Resource Mapping for Health Information and Monitoring and Evaluation Systems documents how the Kenya Health Data Collaborative conducts HIS/M&E resource mapping as part of the Ministry of Health’s “quick wins” roadmap. It presents the purpose of the resource mapping activity and the overall implementation approach, including the targeted sample, the activity mapping tool, and key elements such as activity and actors, programmatic classification, and geography. The report also includes acknowledgements and contextual information supporting coordination and technical assistance.

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Pages75

Reading Time26 min

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Abbreviations

Foreword

1. Introduction

1.1 The Health Data Collaborative

1.2 The Kenya Health Data Collaborative

1.3 Mapping of Support for HIS/M&E in Kenya

2. Objectives of the Resource Mapping Activity

3. Methods

3.1 The Implementation Approach

3.2 Targeted Sample

3.3 The Activity Mapping Tool

3.3.1 Activity and Actors

3.3.2 Activity Programmatic Classification

3.3.3 Geography

Republic of Kenya Ministry of Health Report of the Kenya Health Data Collaborative Resource Mapping for Health Information and Monitoring and Evaluation Systems October 2017 Republic of Kenya Ministry of Health Report of the Kenya Health Data Collaborative Resource Mapping for Health Information and Monitoring and Evaluation Systems October 2017 Monitoring and Evaluation Unit Ministry of Health Afya House, Cathedral Road P.O. Box, 30016-00100 Nairobi-Kenya Tel; +254 20 2717077 Fax; +254 20 2713234 [www.health.go.ke](www.health.go.ke) Cover photo: A Medic Mobile trainer demonstrates with a mobile phone in Makeuni, Kenya. © 2015 Fred Njagi/Medic Mobile, Courtesy of Photoshare MEASURE Evaluation PIMA is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through associate award AID-623-LA-12-00001 and is implemented by the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in partnership with ICF International; Management Sciences for Health; Palladium; and Tulane University. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States government. TR-17-209 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Ministry of Health wishes to acknowledge the organizations and individuals who have contributed to the successful completion of resource mapping for health information systems (HIS) and monitoring and evaluation systems (M&E) as part of the priority “quick wins” spelled out in the roadmap of the Kenya Health Data Collaborative. We thank the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for funding this research and publication. Special thanks and appreciation go to the Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Cleopa Mailu, and the Director of Medical Services, Dr. Jackson Kioko, for their overall stewardship. We also acknowledge the contributions of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), USAID, and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the development of the resource mapping tool and the subsequent data analysis. MEASURE Evaluation PIMA, funded by USAID, provided technical assistance throughout the implementation process. Special thanks to Bennett Nemser, of UNICEF; Kathryn O’Neill and Eduardo Celades, of WHO; and Kathleen Handley and Edward Kunyanga, of MEASURE Evaluation, for their support and technical assistance during the exercise. We are also grateful to the partners, stakeholders, heads of divisions and programs, and all others who provided or helped us obtain key information for the health information system (HIS)/monitoring and evaluation (M&E) resource mapping exercise to make ita success. We thank the staff of the Kenya Ministry of Health for their commitment and hard work in stewarding and coordinating the process. Special mention goes to Dr. Isabella Maina, head of the Health Sector M/E Unit, who was responsible for overall coordination. Sincere gratitude also goes to other Ministry staff: Dr. Peter Cherutich, head of the Division of M&E, HIS and Health Research, and Dr. Helen Kiarie, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, Dr. Elizabeth Wangia, Wanjala Pepela, Tom Mirasi, Benedette Ajwang, Samuel Cheburet, Njuguna David, Rose Muthee, Clara Gitonga, Anne Nduta, Joseph Mwangi, and Bartilol Paul. From the county departments of health, thanks to Abdi Shale (Garissa County), Luke Kiptoon (Nakuru County), and Jacinta Mbindyo (Machakos County) . From MEASURE Evaluation PIMA, thanks to Dr. Helen Gatakaa and Dr. Josephine Karuri. Special thanks also to Dr. Joseph Munga’tu and Jane A. Akinyi, from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, who participated in the data analysis and report writing. Finally, the Ministry would like to thank all those who either were consulted during the development and administration of the HIS/M&E instruments, or who in one way or another contributed to this process. Without their contributions this work would not have been possible. We are greatly indebted to them. Julius Korir, CB

FAQs

What is the purpose of the resource mapping activity in this report?

The report describes the objectives of mapping resources for health information systems and monitoring and evaluation systems in Kenya.

What methods are used to carry out the resource mapping?

It outlines the implementation approach, targeted sample, and the activity mapping tool used to collect and structure information.

What does the activity mapping tool cover?

The tool covers activity and actors, programmatic classification, and geography as core components for organizing the mapped resources.

Sep 12, 2026

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