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July 11, 2025
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OPINION: Family Planning in Kenya—Aiming for Equity

OPINION: Family Planning in Kenya—Aiming for Equity

As we mark World Population Day, we must confront a sobering reality: progress has not been equitable. Many communities—especially those in remote areas, young people, and people with disabilities—remain underserved. The journey toward universal access to reproductive health ..

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The article discusses the state of family planning in Kenya, highlighting the progress made and the challenges that still exist in achieving equity in access to reproductive health services.

  • Modern contraceptive use among women aged 15-49 has increased from 27% in 1993 to 57% in 2022.
  • Eduarda Mendonça-Gray, Deputy Development Director at the British High Commission, emphasizes a need for continued efforts to improve access.
  • The Delivering Sustainable and Equitable Increases in Family Planning (DESIP) programme has provided over 3.7 million couple years of protection and reached more than 360,000 new users.

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