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Where numbers find their voice.

We champion the visibility and use of Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) insights to drive evidence-based action across Africa. Our platform empowers early-career researchers to identify data gaps, explore live health trends, and generate research ideas grounded in today's country realities โ€” building a stronger bridge between data and decision-making.

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East Africa Comparative Insights

Regional Health & Development Indicators (DHS 2022)

Total Fertility Rate (TFR)

Family sizes are shrinking across East Africa โ€” Kenya leads with a drop from 8.1 (1978) to 3.4 (2022).

Children per WomanRanked by Performance
Uganda
5.2
#1
Tanzania
4.8
Rwanda
4.1
Kenya
3.4

Regional Average

4.4

Across 4 countries

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Source: DHS Surveys 2019-2022 (East Africa Region)

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Insight Stories

Data-driven narratives from East Africa's health landscape

Kenya and Uganda Health Survey

Beyond the Headlines: 5 Surprising Truths from Kenya and Uganda's Landmark 2022 Health Reports

Data Insights / Insights Mentor

The stories you don't hear about public health in East Africa. Stop me if this sounds familiar: someone mentions "health challenges in Africa" and your mind jumps to undernutrition, malaria, or lack of access to hospitals. And sure, those challenges still exist โ€” but if you dig into the 2022 Kenya and Uganda Demographic and Health Surveys (KDHS and UDHS), a more complex story unfolds. These two reports, each built from massive nationwide efforts, are like time capsules of everyday life: how people eat, raise children, use healthcare, and even what they believe. But buried in hundreds of pages of stats and charts are unexpected, even eye-opening truths that tell us more about how these nations are changing โ€” and what new challenges lie ahead.

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About Insights Mentor

At Insights Mentor, we believe data should do more than sit in reports โ€” it should inspire action. Our platform brings Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) findings to life, turning raw statistics into meaningful insights that inform real-world solutions. We create visibility for vital health and development data, making it easier for researchers, policymakers, and students to explore, interpret, and apply evidence in ways that matter most for their countries.

We empower early-career researchers and data enthusiasts to bridge the gap between data and decision-making. Through live gap analysis, ready-to-use insights, and automated idea generation, Insights Mentor transforms national survey data into research opportunities that respond to current challenges โ€” from health equity to education, gender, and economic well-being. Our goal is simple: turn numbers into actions that matter and solves the current pressing needs.

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