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Ministry gives nod on sex education in Kenya schools to reduce teenage pregnancies

The Government is working on modalities of introducing sex education in schools as a way of dealing with teenage pregnancies.

The Ministry of Health said high incidence of pregnancy among teenagers was disheartening as it does not only limit education and economic opportunities for the youth, but poses a serious health risk for both mother and child.

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