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Innovation for women and girls must keep pace with needs of those in crisis and humanitarian settings.
A joint statement by UNFPA Representative Anders Thomsen, and Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Asha Mohammed on International Women's Day.
UNFPA facilitates Kenya and India South-South learning on Family Planning
A team from India led by Dr. S.K Sikdar Advisor, Maternal Health and Family Planning, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, visited Kenya to learn... Read more
Color fest: Using art to raise awareness against gender-based violence in Kibera
With support from the government of Japan, UNFPA has partnered with Reach Alternatives and the Kenya Red Cross to help communities in Kibera build... Read more
UNFPA hands over Kes 500 Million worth of contraceptives and reproductive health supplies to the Ministry of Health
Nairobi,16th February 2023 - Contraceptives worth Kes 500 Million were today handed over to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) for... Read more
Kenya marks third anniversary of ICPD25 Nairobi summit with progress report on commitments made
The third report on the implementation of Kenya’s 17 commitments made at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 shows that the country continues to make... Read more
UNFPA leads call for greater investments in screening and prevention of reproductive cancers at first-ever National Cancer Summit
“In 2020, Kenya reported 42,000 new cancer cases and 27,000 cancer-related deaths,” says Kenya Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha. “Notably,... Read more
Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022 key indicators report shows drop in FGM, teen pregnancy rates
The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022 key indicators report released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reveals that Kenya is... Read more
Fleeing drought in Somalia, women and girls in Daadab refugee camp grapple with gender-based violence risks
Rukia Yaroow Ali arrived at the Hagadera refugee camp in Daadab just 16 days ago. The 38-year-old says hunger and insecurity forced her to flee her... Read more
“Nitasimama Imara” men and boys network rallies to end FGM and promote gender equality in Elgeyo Marakwet county
Bravely walking around in his community, displaying the skills of a fully trained community influencer, is Nitasimama Imara champion Felix Ledaa... Read more
Motorcycle ambulance helps women in drought-stricken community access life-saving maternal healthcare
In the month of November 2022, UNFPA through the International Rescue Committee (IRC) donated a motorcycle ambulance to the Katilu sub-county... Read more