Adolescent Fertility Rates (15-19 years) 92/1000

Fertility Rate: 4

Mortality Rate: 71

Kenya has a population of 40 million people and has the biggest economy in eastern Africa.

The country's weather patterns are erratic with vast regions of arid and semi-arid land, yet three quarters of the population are dependent on agriculture.

According to official figures, of the 16 million unemployed Kenyans, 80% are young people.

Kenya is among the top 10 most unequal societies in the world, with the richest 10% owning more than 40% of the land and resources, and the poorest 10% a mere 1%.

A quarter of the population lives on US$1 a day and two thirds on less than US$2.

Health:

Good health is essential for development, but maternal and child mortality rates are high in Kenya, as are communicable and preventable diseases such as malaria, HIV and tuberculosis, particularly among women and children.

Malnutrition and diseases caused by poor sanitation and hygiene practices make the situation worse. Many people do not have access to adequate health services.

The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2008/09 noted that maternal deaths account for 15 per cent of total deaths among women aged 15 to 49. Despite reasonable efforts, the government lacks the proper financing strategies and systems to provide citizens with universal access to adequate health services.

What They Do:

We work with communities and groups including people living with HIV, mothers’ groups, and children aged under five.

We are also involved in national level advocacy through the support we give to partners.

The net aid Kenya was given in 2012 was 2654$ USD Million. United Kingdom was the 8th largest donor of 162$ mil, USA with the largest of 768$mil.