Kenya: Teenage Pregnancy Declines to 11.9 Percent in Kenya, New Knbs Survey Shows

What the report says

Kenya’s latest national survey shows a decline in teenage pregnancy, according to a report distributed by AllAfrica from Capital FM. The 2025/2026 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey found that the share of girls aged 15 to 19 who had ever been pregnant fell to 11.9% from 14.8% in 2022. The survey also reported a drop in the adolescent birth rate, from 73 to 63 births per 1,000 girls in that age group.

The findings suggest progress in adolescent reproductive health, but officials said the picture remains uneven across the country. KNBS official Rosemary Bowen said the survey identified Turkana, Samburu, West Pokot, Narok and Kajiado among the counties with the highest levels of teenage pregnancy. She said the data would help national and county governments target areas that need more investment in adolescent health and reproductive services.

World Health Organization representative in Kenya Neema Kimambo said the results could support better services for women, children and adolescents, especially those most at risk of being left behind. She also warned that national averages can hide large differences between communities. The survey covered all 47 counties and is intended to inform national and county development planning, giving policymakers updated indicators on where needs remain greatest.