Research that transforms lives across Kenya
We conduct rigorous research and deliver evidence-based solutions to improve health, gender equity, and economic wellbeing for Kenya's most vulnerable populations.
"Improving lives around the world through research, programs, and policies — with a sustained focus on Africa's youth and most marginalized communities."
Population Council Kenya has operated for over five decades, building local capacity and global knowledge to address critical issues in reproductive health, gender, HIV, and economic resilience.
About the CouncilStrategic Pillars
Health & Health Systems
Generating evidence and delivering interventions to strengthen health systems, improve reproductive health outcomes, and address HIV and infectious diseases across Kenya and the region.
Social & Economic Wellbeing
Advancing gender equality, youth empowerment, and economic resilience through research-driven programs that build livelihoods and social protection for marginalized communities.
Environment & Climate Resilience
Building adaptive capacity and sustainable livelihoods in the face of climate shocks through evidence-based interventions in arid and semi-arid lands.
AGEP: Transforming adolescent girls' lives in Samburu County
The Adolescent Girls Empowerment Program reached over 7,500 girls across arid Samburu with economic assets, social capital, health knowledge, and access to financial services — transforming their trajectories and their communities.
Read the full storyLatest Publications
Adolescent Girls' Economic Empowerment in Samburu: 2024 Program Review
Family Planning Access in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: Barriers and Opportunities
HIV Prevention Among Adolescents in Western Kenya: A Multi-Site Study
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