Nairobi, Kenya, 18 June 2025 — The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Health and the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), today received a significant consignment of family planning commodities from the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, made possible through a generous contribution of Kes 175 Million (£1 million) by the Government of the United Kingdom.
The donation, comprising 116,272 sets of contraceptive implants and 69,800 vials of the injectable contraceptive DMPA-SC, marks another milestone in advancing Kenya’s sexual and reproductive health agenda. These supplies are expected to have a transformative impact across the country, preventing an estimated 322,228 unintended pregnancies, averting 92,790 unsafe abortions, and saving more than 916 mothers’ lives. This translates to approximately Kes 3.2 billion in direct healthcare cost savings.
“We deeply appreciate the UK Government’s continued contribution to the UNFPA Supplies Partnership Programme, which has made this donation possible,” said Anders Thomsen, UNFPA Representative in Kenya. “This strategic investment empowers women and girls to make informed reproductive choices, which is a clear win for individuals, families, and Kenya’s healthcare system.”
The donation of the commodities aligns with Kenya’s broader efforts to prioritize family planning as a key driver of national development. The government of Kenya has undertaken to co-finance the procurement, storage, and distribution of the commodities to ensure that life-saving reproductive health supplies reach the intended beneficiaries, up to the last mile.
Ms. Eduarda Mendonca-Gray, the Deputy Development Director at the British High Commission in Nairobi, said: ‘We are proud of the impact that has been realised over the last six years in improving access to family planning through the DESIP programme. As the UK government, we appeal to the Government of Kenya to continue prioritising investments in family planning.”
UNFPA reaffirmed its dedication to supporting Kenya in realizing its commitments under the Government of Kenya/UNFPA Compact on co-financing the procurement of family planning commodities. Under this framework, the Government of Kenya committed to gradually increasing its domestic budget allocation to family planning to achieve greater financial sustainability of reproductive health programs.
“The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Health and the National Treasury, remains committed to increasing domestic financing for reproductive health. We are working closely with our development partners like the UK Government and UNFPA to ensure a smooth transition towards self-reliance in funding family planning programs,” said Dr. Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary, Medical Services in the Ministry of Health.
For more information, please contact:
Irene Wangui
Communications Specialist, UNFPA
Janet Sudi,
Communications Lead,
British High Commission
