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June 5, 2025
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Spotlight on County as 1,000 Teen Pregnancies Spark Public Outcry

Spotlight on County as 1,000 Teen Pregnancies Spark Public Outcry

MPs, senators and governors have been put on the spot for inaction...

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Lamu County has reported at least 1,073 teenage pregnancies from last year to May this year, provoking strong public outcry and demands for government intervention.

  • 1,073 teenage pregnancies recorded, predominantly among girls aged 15 to 19
  • Advocacy groups: Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI)
  • Demands include accountability from Health Cabinet Secretary and county governors, as well as improved sexual and reproductive health services for girls

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