Kirinyaga Central sub-county Education officer says 12,000 students test positive for STIs

Machora said there are concerns that many more students may be infected but are unaware of it.

He explained the data was from January to June of this year, and officials are still waiting for results from July to December.

Machora said investigations show most students engage in unprotected sex during school closing and opening days when they hire vehicles and abuse drugs.

He said students should not be allowed to hire PSVS but should travel in shared vehicles with members of the public.

He also urged parents to ensure their children attended church services after the parents must restrict their movements.