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Shock of 800,000 abortions, married women biggest 'culprits'

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) report, released today estimates that at least 792,694 induced abortions took place in Kenya in 2023.

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-05-02 14:00:00

Shock of 800,000 abortions, married women biggest 'culprits'

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Revealed: How married women compete with sex workers for condoms

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-04-28 15:46:28

Awareness of erectile dysfunction sees surge in number of men seeking treatment

An increase in awareness has led to a surge in consultations for sexual health among Kenyan men aged 40 to 69, according to a recent analysis by AAR Hospital.

By Brian Ngugi 2025-03-10 22:06:07

Standard Group lauded for taking lead in sexual reproduction and health rights coverage

The Standard newspaper owned by The Standard Group PLC had published 60 stories out of the 524 cases analysed for nine months between October 2023 and June 2024.

By James Wanzala 2025-02-08 19:17:23

Standard Group lauded for taking lead in sexual reproduction and health rights coverage

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Go ahead, have sex during pregnancy

Men have a sense of guilt in touching expectant women, who also wonder whether if intercourse will interfere with their pregnancies.

By Rosa Agutu
Jun. 6, 2022

Homeless women's pain during menstrual period

Girls need relevant knowledge and information on menstrual health management, access to quality sanitary towels and basics like undergarments, access to clean water.

By Nancy Nzau
May. 30, 2022

Homeless women's pain during menstrual period

Let us be kind to women with fertility challenges

Data from Kenya Fertility Society inform us that two in every 10 couples suffer from fertility challenges.

By Rogers Otiso
May. 23, 2022

Let us be kind to women with fertility challenges

Africities Summit highlights limited access to family planning

20 million women in African cities cannot access reproductive health help. Millions want to space or limit their births but are unable to.

By Mactilda Mbenywe
May. 20, 2022

Africities Summit highlights limited access to family planning

Schooling can't buy diapers or food for my child

Apart from unwanted pregnancies, the girls are exposed to STIs and HIV, while others opt for unsafe abortions from a large lack of access to reproductive health services.

By Rosa Agutu
May. 9, 2022

Schooling can't buy diapers or food for my child

Sexually active Kenyan teenagers using contraceptive

Kenya’s married and sexually active unmarried women have increased their use of contraceptives in the last decade with the most preferred methods being implants and injectables for family planning.

By Saada Hassan
Apr. 28, 2022