On 23rd April 2026, the Community Health Promotion Fund (CHPF) marked the successful close of its Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) project—an impactful three-year initiative implemented between 2022 and 2025 in Kilifi South and Chonyi Sub-Counties.
The close-out event served as a platform to showcase key milestones, lessons learned, and the transformative impact achieved throughout the implementation period. A comparative analysis of baseline and endline data revealed significant progress, most notably a substantial decline in teenage pregnancies. According to county health data, teenage pregnancy rates dropped from 21% to approximately 15%, with fluctuations reaching as low as 12.5% at one point before stabilizing at around 14%.
These achievements reflect the success of a holistic community-based approach that focused on improving access to sexual and reproductive health information, strengthening parent-child communication, and empowering adolescents to make informed decisions. The project also enhanced access to family planning services and contributed to a noticeable reduction in school dropout rates among girls, allowing more young people to remain in school and pursue their aspirations.
Implemented through a partnership between CHPF, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and local stakeholders, the initiative has significantly contributed to positive behavioral and social change within the communities. Speaking during the stakeholder forum held in Mtwapa Township, Kikambala Division Assistant County Commissioner Milka Khamisi noted that prior to the project’s rollout, Kilifi South recorded high levels of teenage pregnancies. She attributed the progress to increased awareness among adolescents on sexual and reproductive health, including abstinence and responsible decision-making. She further highlighted that girls are now more open to discussing sensitive issues such as menstruation with their parents—an important step toward breaking long-standing social barriers.
The event brought together key stakeholders from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Interior, among others. A key focus of the discussions was the sustainability of project gains, with stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to building on the progress achieved.
As CHPF, we remain dedicated to strengthening community health systems, empowering young people, and fostering partnerships that ensure lasting, positive impact.
