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Teen pregnancies decline as contraceptive uptake increases

Kenya's teen pregnancy was the third-highest in the world in 2019. [iStockphoto]

Adolescent pregnancies are on a modest decline on Kenya, according to the latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).

The economic survey released on Monday highlights a positive trend in the uptake of modern contraceptives across health facilities nationwide, from 2019 to 2023. This increase in contraceptive use aligns with the observed decrease in adolescent pregnancies.

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