Kenya breaches WHO limit as C-section rate hits 20pc

Author: Linet OwokoPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: Kenya

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Kenya breaches WHO limit as C-section rate hits 20pc

The rate of caesarean sections in Kenya reached 20.1% of facility-based deliveries in 2025, exceeding the WHO's recommended limit of 15%. C-sections increased by 9.9% from 2024, while normal deliveries declined by 7.4%. This trend is attributed to greater access to private hospitals and medico-legal pressures encouraging earlier interventions.

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