Funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and implemented by the International Centre for Reproductive Health–Kenya (ICRHK) in collaboration with the Narok Department of Health Services (DOHS), this study explored the underlying causes of adolescent and teenage pregnancy in Narok County.

Conducted in 2019, the research engaged adolescents alongside key community influencers, including parents, teachers, village elders, religious leaders, and healthcare providers, to capture diverse perspectives on sexual and reproductive health (SRH).

The study aimed to document drivers of early pregnancy and assess access to SRH services, including family planning, for adolescents in the county. By combining community insights with evidence-based analysis, the research provided a deeper understanding of the socio-cultural, economic, and systemic barriers affecting young people’s reproductive health choices.

Impact
Through this study, ICRHK and partners:

• Identified key drivers contributing to adolescent and teenage pregnancies in Narok County.
• Highlighted barriers limiting adolescents’ access to SRH information and services, including contraception.
• Provided actionable evidence to inform local and national strategies addressing teenage pregnancy and adolescent SRH.
• Produced a scientific manuscript titled“Failing the Rights: Sexual Vulnerability, Access to Services and Barriers to Contraceptives among Adolescents in Narok County, Kenya”, contributing to global dialogue on adolescent reproductive health rights.