OMMI stories
OMMI Deepens County Partnerships in Makueni to End Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths
In the heart of Makueni County, a powerful conversation unfolded, one that placed women, newborns,
Media Trained to Spotlight Maternal and Child Health under OMMI Initiative
International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya (ICRHK) in collaboration with Wanahabari Centre, conducted a comprehensive
Grassroots Champions Take the Lead in Advancing Maternal and Child Health in Kilifi
As part of its commitment to locally led solutions, the Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative
Community-Led Media and Policy Advocacy Propel OMMI Forward in Kilifi
In Kilifi County, the Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative (OMMI) continues to gain ground through
OMMI Secures Multisectoral Buy-in in Kilifi to Accelerate Health Gains for Mothers and Children
In a major step toward improving maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition (MNCH+N), Kilifi
OMMI Rolls Out in Kilifi: Secures Strong Political Goodwill for Maternal and Child Health
In April 2025, the Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative (OMMI) made its official entry into Kilifi County, through
Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative Launched in Bungoma to Transform Maternal and Newborn Health
In Bungoma County, Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative (OMMI) was officially launched through a high-level inception
Women Religious Leaders in Garissa Step Up to Save Mothers and Newborns
In Garissa County, a powerful collaboration is taking root, one that brings together faith and
Driving Maternal and Newborn Health Impact in Kwale County through targeted Community Engagement
In the continued rollout of the Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative (OMMI) in Kwale County,
Empowering Media to Champion Maternal and Newborn Health in Kwale
As part of ongoing efforts to address the high burden of maternal and perinatal deaths
Kwale County Embraces the Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative (OMMI)
On April 14, 2025, a significant milestone was marked in Kwale County as the Department
A Champion for Mothers: Kakamega’s First Lady Takes the Mantle for Maternal and Child Health
On June 4th, 2025, a powerful moment unfolded at the Office of the County First
Community Power in Action: Butere Stakeholders Unite to Champion Maternal and Child Survival
Despite national gains in reducing maternal and newborn deaths, many Kenyan counties especially Kakamega, continue
News 2023
Why Nairobi GBV survivors don’t seek help – report
The report calls for protection of confidentiality for survivors when they access services. In Summary
ICRHK latest appointments-2023
The ICRH Kenya Board is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Susan Ontiri as
PMA News 2022-County
Low uptake of contraceptives uses among youth in Kitui
There is a relatively low uptake of contraceptive use among adolescents and youths in Kitui
Family planning use increases to 68% in Kericho
From 2014 to 2021, use of family planning methods increased from 58% to 68% In
Family Planning Performance Monitoring Report Released-Bungoma
Bungoma Performance monitoring for action report on Family Planning popularly known as PMA report has
PMA News 2022-National
Sexually active Kenyan teenagers using contraceptive
Reproductive Health By Saada Hassan Thu,Apr 28 2022 12:53:00 UTC | 3 min read Kenya’s married
It’s illegal to jail those giving minors contraceptives, legal experts say
By Angela OketchHealth and Science reporterNation Media Group Kenyan lawyers have clashed with the government following
Curiosity not passion drives adolescents to have sex
NOT LUST, PORN OR COERCION Only 16% of respondents said they had discussed family planning
Curiosity drives teens to sex, study shows
By Angela Oketch, Health and Science reporter, Nation Media Group What you need to know:
Curiosity led millions of Kenyan adolescents into having sex
Ministry of Health’s head of Reproductive and Maternal Health Division, Dr. Stephen Kaliti address journalists
SHINA LA UHAI: Upangaji Uzazi Umeongezeka, Lakini Elimu Bado Haijakolea
SHINA LA UHAI: Upangaji Uzazi Umeongezeka, Lakini Elimu Bado Haijakolea NA LEONARD ONYANGO JOSEPHINE
PMA News 2021
Use of natural family planning methods go up
The usage of short-term acting methods increased from 23 per cent in 2019 to 27
Uptake of contraceptives rose by five per cent — survey
In Summary • The survey showed the uptake increased to 61 per cent in 2020
Kenya Experiences 5% Increase in Uptake in Family Planning During Pandemic
A new survey shows that the use of family planning services in Kenya increased from
Major Strides In Kenya’s Use Of Contraceptives As Unintended Pregnancies Decline: Study
NAIROBI, Kenya, March 25 – Kenya has made remarkable progress in the use of family planning,
Kenyan women did not want more kids during pandemic
The Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 provided couples with more free time than they were accustomed
Survey: Contraceptive uptake high despite Covid
The use of modern methods of contraceptives increased from 56 to 61 per cent in
