Kenya experiences high fertility rates among adolescents, which is currently estimated at 106 births per 1000 females aged 15–19 years. In Baringo county, teenage pregnancies often result from low use of and/or unmet need for contraceptives. Only 8% of currently married girls aged 15-19 use modern contraceptives which is considerably lower than the national rate (37%) many pregnant adolescent girls and those with young children tend to shy away from seeking maternal and neonatal services because of the negative perception that the community attaches on them. To create a safe environment for adolescents to access services, Baringo MOH trained service providers on comprehensive adolescent health and youth friendly.

Advancing Family Planning Amongst Adolescents Using A hybrid Model