Teenage Pregnancies in Kenya Decline to 11.9%, But Poverty Gap Persists
Kenya's teenage pregnancy rates have dropped to 11.9%, but girls from poorer households remain more affected, according to the 2025/26 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey.
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