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Chief Guest Dr. Masini Ichwara,Director General,State Department of Economic Development unveiling the PSA report during the launch ceremony. He is flanked by Hon Ali Wario, board chairman NCPD (right) and other dignitaries.

NCPD top leadership led by the Board Chairman Hon Ali Wario, partners and senior government officials during the PSA report launch in Nairobi.

Delegates pose for a photo during the opening of the 4th China-Africa Conference on Population and Development in Nairobi.

A youth- led panel discussion on fertility and family structure at the WPD Celebrations in Nairobi.

A cross section of invited guests during the WPD celebrations in Nairobi.

NCPD Senior Management at the meeting with China Family Panning Association, UNFPA Kenya and UNFPA China at the Council’s Headquarters in Nairobi

Professor Tang Kun (left) from School of Public Health, Tsinghua University- China signs the NCPD visitor’s book. Looking on is Ms. Ping Hong, Director, China Family Planning Association.

Conference delegates take some time off for free medical and wellness check-ups conducted by Zuri Health in Collaboration with NCPD

Panelists and Moderators during one of the breakaway sessions during the Kenya Population and Development Conference 2025.

KPDC Participants During one of the breakout sessions

A section of the delegates in attendance in one of the break- out sessions during the KPDC 2025 the University of Nairobi held from 11th-13th March 2025.

NCPD community dialogue in KEE location in Makueni County. Population and development Issues discussed among them teenage pregnancies, youth unemployment, drugs and substance abuse as well as Gender Based Violence and ways to solve them at the community level

H. E the president William Ruto visiting various exhibition stands during the opening day of ASK, Nairobi Trade Fair in Jamhuri Park.

Team Kenya led by Dr. Mohamed Shiekh, Director General NCPD during the closed-door roundtable to advance the Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD) in New York

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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem (third left) flanked by Dr. Mohamed Sheikh, Director General NCPD ( second left) and other high level UNFPA officials during a joint briefing on the Kenya Population programme to President William Ruto at State House Nairobi

Who We Are

The National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) was established in 1982 as a department in the then office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs. Its role was mainly to advice on all matters pertaining to population. NCPD’s mandate was further enhanced under Sessional Paper No. 4 of 1984 on Population Policy Guidelines, and was later revised, to form the backbone of Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2000 on National Population Policy for Sustainable Development….

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Total Fertility Rate (TFR)

3.4 Children per woman, Kenya’s (TFR) in 2022

Migration & Urbanization

More males (31.2%) than females (28.1%) migrating from urban to urban. More females (25.4%) than males (17.8%) migrating from rural to rural

Population size, growth and age structure

1 in 5 (20.5%) No. of young people aged 15-24 and 36.1% aged 15-34

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR)

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) 2% in Mandera.
The percent of women of reproductive age (15-49 yrs) using any method of contraception at a given point in time.

Gender Gap

The World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Gender Gap Report shows that women in Kenya have about 29% less opportunity than men, highlighting the need for focused efforts to eliminate harmful practices and promote gender parity.

Morbidity & Mortality

Leading causes of death for all ages which included conditions arising during perinatal period accounting for 13.2% of all deaths that occurred in health facilities followed by cancer (12.2%), lower respiratory infections (9.8%) and endocrine disorders (7.6%).

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28 Apr

We join stakeholders in marking the World Day for Safety & Health at Work -2026. Safe, healthy workplaces protect lives, strengthen families, and drive sustainable growth. We believe prioritizing worker’s wellbeing maintains a thriving population with dignity, safety, and care at

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25 Apr

The National Council for Population and Development Eastern South Region office convened a community dialogue in Kilia, Makueni County, bringing together local stakeholders to address key social and development concerns.
The session was led by Regional Population Coordinator

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23 Apr

NCPD Participates in National Review Meeting on Triple Threat Programme.

The National Council for Population and Development was pleased to take part in the National Review Meeting on the Triple Threat Programme.
The two-day meeting, convened by the National Syndemic Diseases

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23 Apr

@NCPD_Kenya Leads Tree Planting Drive in Kajiado County

Kajiado, April 23, 2026 .

The NCPD Nairobi Region today rolled out its Adopt-a-Tree campaign in Sholinke Ward, Kajiado East Constituency, where 128 trees were planted at Kitengela Chapel (ACEHC) grounds.
Led by Regional

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16 Apr

At the ongoing #CPD-59 meeting in New York, Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning, Dr. Bonface Makokha, @BonfaceBMakokha reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to evidence-based, inclusive development. While addressing a high-level side event on the hidden