Kenya's Ministry of Health reports that reproductive autonomy grows among women nationwide. Recent data shows 46 percent of reproductive-age women reject having additional children. Another 30 percent prefer delaying future pregnancies while 76 percent require contraceptive access. The Division of Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health published these findings before World Contraception Day 2025.
Modern contraceptive usage reaches only 57 percent among married women despite 76 percent wanting pregnancy prevention or delay. Government officials target increasing this rate to 64 percent by 2030 through improved access programs. New self-administered options like DMPA-SC and hormonal IUDs expand available choices for women. The National Family Planning Programme promotes universal contraceptive availability and reproductive education services.
Modern contraceptive usage reaches only 57 percent among married women despite 76 percent wanting pregnancy prevention or delay. Government officials target increasing this rate to 64 percent by 2030 through improved access programs. New self-administered options like DMPA-SC and hormonal IUDs expand available choices for women. The National Family Planning Programme promotes universal contraceptive availability and reproductive education services.
