Kenya has released its Mini Demographic and Health Survey 2025/26, showing real progress for mothers, newborns and children compared to 2022, when the survey was last conducted.

The new data released by the Government shows that more women are increasingly getting the care they need during pregnancy with 72% accessing at least four antenatal care appointments up from 66% in 2022. Mothers are also getting more help giving birth, with 91% of children delivered in a health facility and 92% of women assisted by a skilled health care professional during childbirth. We know first-hand from community health workers and families, how important it is for mothers to receive care not only during their pregnancy but afterwards, and the survey shows that 84% of mothers and 86% of newborns received a post-natal check within the first two days after birth. These are positive results as Kenya seeks to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes and reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths.

Although Kenya’s fertility rate fell to 3.1 births per woman from 3.4 in 2022, crucially the data shows more children and infants are surviving. Eight in 10 children aged 12-23 months were reported as fully vaccinated while infant mortality is now 30 per 1,000 live births, down from 41 in 2022, and neonatal mortality has reduced from 37 deaths per 1,000 in 2022 to 19.  

Kenya conducts the survey every 5 years to track improvements across the country and the progress reflects the impact that health workers and community health promoters are making across the country; alongside county governments who are working hard to improve national systems and policies so that all families can access healthcare and support every day.

Living Goods will continue to partner with the Kenyan Ministry of Health and County Governments in Busia, Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga and Bungoma to build on these gains.

Read more from the survey here.