PREGNANT SCHOOL GIRLS

Young mothers in schools to benefit from a counseling programme

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A photograph of a pregnant school girl. The Ministry of Education is in the processing of compiling cases of teenage pregnancies in schools

Nyandarua Women Representative Faith Gitau is set to roll out a counseling programme for all young mothers in primary and secondary schools across the county. While noting the need to have the girls morally supported, Gitau said re-entry of teenage mothers back to school demands attention to ensure they excel in their academic performance. She … Read more

CS Magoha issues new orders on expectant and breastfeeding school girls

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Thousands of school girls said to be pregnant as CS Magoha orders for data collection.

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha has issued new orders aimed at tracking school girls who may be pregnant or have just given birth. This follows a recent stern warning by President Uhuru Kenyatta, to Chiefs, over increased cases of teenage pregnancies in the country; more so during this covid-19 break. The head of State … Read more