The United States government has destroyed contraceptives valued at over $9.7 million (Ksh1.25 billion), largely intended for Kenya and four other African nations, sparking fears of a reproductive health crisis. This decision, confirmed by the US State Department, was made despite offers from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) to redistribute the items, many of which had expiration dates extending to 2027-2029.

• 77 percent of the destroyed contraceptives were earmarked for Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tanzania, Zambia, and Mali.
• Nelly Munyasia, Executive Director of the Reproductive Health Network Kenya, stated that Kenya faces a 46 percent funding gap in its family planning budget.
• Health experts warn the destruction could lead to over 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions, with over 108,000 Kenyan women potentially missing out on contraceptive implants.