Pema Kenya’s iMAQI Model Receives Recognition and Support for National CLM Framework Integration
In a pivotal meeting held in Nakuru in September, Pema Kenya, through the Key Population Consortium, made a significant presentation showcasing its Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) initiatives in Kenya. This presentation highlighted the comprehensive and impactful CLM process facilitated by Pema Kenya, which includes a five-day Setting The Levels (STL) workshop, followed by data collection through the innovative Ma’box platform. This is then followed by a five-day data analysis and the A Better Place (ABP) conversation aimed at promoting quality improvement and advocacy for the community.
Pema Kenya emphasized the essential role that communities play in monitoring the services that most directly affect them. We strongly defended the independence of these communities to assess and hold accountable the service providers and duty bearers responsible for their well-being. The presentation was particularly timely as the country is in the final stages of drafting the National CLM Framework and its associated indicators.
In its presentation, Pema Kenya demonstrated how the iMAQI model, while unique in its design, aligns seamlessly with the national CLM framework. The model integrates both qualitative and quantitative data, specifically focusing on key populations such as LBQ women, GBMSM, transgender, and intersex individuals. Through this approach, Pema Kenya with Bondo partners, Nyimine Empowerment Community Based Organization (NYECBO), has made significant strides in advancing the iMAQI CLM model for Key Populations in Kenya.

The presentation was well-received by the representatives from UNAIDS, PEPFAR, AMREF, and the Global Fund, who were deeply impressed by the iMAQI model’s robustness and adaptability. As a result, the iMAQI model, along with the Ma’box platform, was proposed to be annexed into the National CLM Framework as a recognized approach for community-led monitoring in Kenya. Furthermore, there are discussions about adopting some of the iMAQI tools and resources, including the ABP resource, as national assets for broader use across the country.
A subsequent meeting in December 2024 saw communities reviewing the draft National CLM Framework and tools. Once the communities provide their feedback and confirm their satisfaction with the framework, the document will be submitted to the Technical Committee for final approval in January 2025. If all goes according to plan, the framework, with the inclusion of the iMAQI model, Ma’box, and other key resources, will be officially endorsed and launched in February 2025.

Pema Kenya also extends its sincere appreciation to Positive Vibes and Ricardo Walters for inviting us in the multi-country LTD Community of Partners and Practice, which provided an invaluable platform for sharing knowledge and promoting collaboration.
This milestone validates the power of collective action and the importance of community-driven solutions in shaping the future of public health in Kenya. As Pema Kenya continues its work, we remain steadfast in our belief that there is immense strength in winning together.
💪🏾 Viiiva iMAQI+ Viiva!