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New study reveals why young mothers in Kenya are at higher risk of preterm births
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

For millions of families in Sub-Saharan African countries like Kenya, having a preterm birth is all too common.

Delivering in fear: The untold impact of disrespect in childbirth
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 12, 2025

26.7 percent of the young mothers reported being shouted at, insulted, or mocked—forms of verbal abuse that can leave deep emotional scars.

‘Machozi ya mwisho’: A grieving father’s mission to end preventable baby deaths in Kenya
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 03, 2025

Initially grieving in silence, Omondi eventually turned to the internet to share his raw, honest story—and was met with an outpouring of unexpected me...

Maternal deaths in Kwale County surge past WHO threshold, prompting urgent calls for action
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

Recent county statistics show Kwale now records 110 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, surpassing the WHO’s alert level of 100 and rising from 9...

Teen mother’s journey highlights gaps in prenatal care for rural Kenyan women
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 19, 2025

In Kenya, many pregnant women, especially in rural and low-income areas, miss out on essential prenatal care like ultrasounds due to cost and accessib...

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