The story of Ekamais, Ekuwam and their wives mirrors the low uptake of modern contraceptives in the vast county. Experts, however, say the worryingly low uptake of modern contraceptives in the area is largely driven by illiteracy. Reproductive health expert, Dr Nelly Bosire, argues that illiteracy limits access to information on contraceptives. ‘‘The available data goes a long way to aid in planning when finding ways to boost uptake. The situation is not helped either by a high mortality rate of children below five years in the county.

Source: Daily Nation April 30, 2020 12:34 UTC