-Central leads Kenya in single mothers, new study shows

A new study by the University of Nairobi reveals that Central Kenya has the highest rate of never-married women who have children. The data indicates a significant national trend of rising nonmarital fertility over the past 14 years.
Why it matters
Understanding demographic shifts in family structure is essential for policymakers addressing social welfare, education, and family planning needs.
Teenage pregnancies are also rising in Kenya.
The article reports on academic research findings without injecting editorial opinion.
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