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In contrast to the blossoming populations in the north, Centrals Nyandarua, Nyeri, Murang'a and Kiambu increased their usage of contraceptives, leading to less and less births. [iStockphoto]

Northern Kenya counties registered improved but least usage of family planning in a recent survey but Central Kenya counties leapt even higher except for Kirinyaga which regressed.

A comparison of the 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) and the 2022 one released on Tuesday shows all the Garissa, Wajir and Mandera have added the percentage of the women who are using any form of birth control.