Kenya faces critical shortage of family planning commodities

Kenya is facing an acute shortage of family planning commodities that has persisted for several months, raising concerns over a possible rise in unplanned pregnancies and abortions. National stocks remain in a critical state, with the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) reporting that most commodities are below the recommended minimum stock level of 16 months. Commonly used methods such as Depo-Provera, long-acting injections, and daily oral contraceptives are now at zero stock.