What policies have your country has taken to limit population or increase population?
The Kenyan government has actively advocated family planning initiatives to endorse prudent family dimensions and well-spaced childbirths. This includes enhancing availability of contraceptives and offering education on family planning approaches.
Public campaigns have been organized to enlighten the populace, particularly women, regarding the advantages of family planning and the significance of having smaller, adequately spaced families. This involves education on reproductive health and utilization of contraceptives.
Efforts are channeled towards educating young individuals about family planning, reproductive health, and responsible family decisions. Involving the youth in dialogues concerning family planning encourages well-informed choices regarding family size and the timing of childbirths.
The government has formulated policies and directives that advocate family planning and effective population control. These policies aim to facilitate an encouraging environment for the execution of family planning programs and services.
Have they been effective? Why or Why not?
Yes they have, Kenya’s fertility rate has been dropping sharply, from 6.7 children per woman in 1989 to 3.4 last year, according to a recent demographic and health survey. On average, urban women are expected to have 2.8 babies each, which is one fewer than the 3.9 of their rural counterparts.