March 08
Kenya: Nairobi Has Highest Teenage Pregnancies With 452 Cases Reported - KHRC
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has revealed that Nairobi has recorded the highest number of teenage pregnancies. Read more »
February 16
Kenya: Anti-Childbirth Bleeding Drug Drops in Price After Govt Negotiations
The Ministry of Health has negotiated the price of Heat Stable Carbetocin, a medicine used for preventing excessive bleeding during and after childbirth, from Sh1,444 to Sh92 per… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: Wetangula Urges Parents to Be Watchful of Daughters to Stem High Cases of Teenage Pregnancies
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged parents, in Bungoma Kilifi and Busia to be more watchful as they raise their female children to stem the high cases of teenage… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Kenya: Medical Milestone as Doctors Successfully Transfuse Baby in Mother's Womb
Medics at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are celebrating yet another milestone in foetal medicine after they successfully transfused a baby while still in the mother's uterus. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Women Have the Lowest Fertility Rate - Kenya Demographic Health Survey 2022
The Kenya Demographic Health Survey 2022 has revealed that women in Nairobi have the lowest fertility rate at 2.6pc. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Kenya: The Problem With Sexual Reproductive Health in Kenya
The issue of sexual and reproductive health rights in Kenya as in the rest of the East African region remains problematic. Even as countries enact laws and sign international… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Kenya: Postpartum Depression - Recovering From Maternal Depression
Mary Wafula wasn't new to motherhood. All was bliss until the 9th month after delivery when she discovered she was three months pregnant. The tune changed thereafter. The news of… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Kenya: Old Mutual Increases Maternity, Paternity Leaves for Women and Men
Old Mutual Kenya has increased maternity leave for staff to four months to create a conducive working environment and promote gender equality, among other things. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Kenya: DP Rallies Support Against Malnutrition to Stop Mother, Child Mortality Rates
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged development partners to support government efforts to address malnutrition in a bid to avert an increase in mortality rates among… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Kenya: Husband Among Three to Face Murder Charge After Unsafe Abortion Leads to Wife's Death
Three suspects are in police custody after a botched abortion, leading to the death of a middle aged woman. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Kenya: Lesuuda Calls for Increased Societal Collaboration to Minimize Teen Pregnancies
Samburu West legislator Naisula Lesuuda has called for enhanced societal collaboration to reduce prevalence of teen pregnancies in the Country. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Kenya: Govt In Month-Long Pursuit Of Men Responsible For 741 Teen Pregnancies In Narok
Education stakeholders in Narok County will conduct a one-month Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) drive with the aim of arresting and prosecuting perpetrators of defilement. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Kenya: Kisumu Denies Surge in Maternal Mortality Blamed on Referral Delays
Kisumu County Government has denied claims that its referral hospital, the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Teaching Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has recorded seven maternal deaths in just… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Kenya: Health Ministry Says Misconceptions On Contraceptives Barrier to Use
The Ministry of Health says myths and misconceptions surrounding contraception are significant barriers to the modern use of contraceptives. Read more »
July 02, 2022
Kenya: 33,000 Women in Lamu Benefit From Safaricom's Maternal Health Program
More than 33,000 women in Lamu county have benefitted from Safaricom Foundation's neo-natal and child health program. Read more »
June 29, 2022
Kenya: Wajackoyah Proposes One Year Maternity Leave for Expectant Women
Roots Party Presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has proposed a 12-month maternity leave for mothers if elected President in the August polls. Read more »
May 27, 2022
Kenya: Health Survey Reveals Alarming Surge in Teen Pregnancies, Increased Risks
Early childbearing can increase health risks for newborns as well as young mothers. The risks are higher for children of teen mothers, most of who are born with low birth weight. Read more »
May 13, 2022
Kenya: Child Labor and Teenage Pregnancies Blamed for Poor Form One Turnout
Teenage pregnancies and child labor have been identified as major impediments to the government's 100% secondary school transition programme in Kisumu County. Read more »
May 05, 2022
Kenya: Fertility Rate Low in Urban Areas, New Report Shows
New data in the latest economic survey report shows that Kenya's fertility rate has gone down, particularly in urban areas. Read more »