Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s reproductive health strategy must go beyond contraceptives. [iStockphoto] When President William Ruto announced new financial commitments towards contraceptives (Sh3.2 billion) and women’s health (Sh6.2 billion) during the recent United Nations General Assembly, the pledges offered an opportunity to address some of the persistent inequalities that shape women’s reproductive lives in Kenya. Access to contraception, maternal healthcare and reproductive health information remains essential to improving women’s wellbeing. However, these commitments will fall short if they do not explicitly address the growing problem of unplanned pregnancies, particularly amongst adolescent girls and economically disadvantaged women, and provide meaningful support…
Author: By Njahira Gitahi
Audio By Vocalize A Palestinian civil defence firefighter extinguishes a fire following an attack allegedly carried out by Israeli settlers in Ayn Yabrud, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on October 4, 2026. [AFP] October 7, 2026 will mark three years since Israel’s relentless onslaught on Gaza began. Israeli attacks have continued despite the October 2025 ceasefire, and the United Nations has continued to document deaths, injuries, displacement and severe restrictions on life in the territory. In July 2026, the UN human rights office reported that more than 1,100 Palestinians had been killed by the Israeli military since October 2025, while…