There’s hidden agenda in teen sexuality campaign

Is there a teen sexuality epidemic in Kenya? In the last weeks, there has been an inordinately spirited expose on teen sexuality. Consistent and persistent highlights have been made in sections of the media, raising alarm over prevalent sexual activity among our teens. The highlights have been those of school girls who had to undertake KCPE or KCSE exams either in maternity hospitals or at home as nursing mothers. The nation has thus been held on tenterhooks wondering what must have gone wrong. To the casual observer, it may appear like there is a sudden crisis among our children, and unless something is done quickly, our teensare going to be pregnant, HIV positive, or dead in the hands of quack abortionists.

For a fact, our children have crossed the boundaries and in matters sex, are now playing in the super league well before their time. This is a matter that must concern every parent, teacher, pastor, and government. That notwithstanding, we must raise doubts about the magnitude of the problem as is being portrayed. It does appear that the expose has more than meets the eye, and with an agenda that is far from a genuine concern for our children. Keen observers may have noticed that, for the past years, the focus on teenage pregnancy has come in an almost precise and calculated frequency – usually about every six to nine months.