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Women senators sound alarm on rising HIV, teen pregnancies in Busia

Senators held a highly participative morning session engaging students and local leaders to address what they termed as the "Triple Threat.[Photo, Courtesy]

The Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA) has raised alarm over the rising cases of HIV infections, adolescent pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Busia County, describing the situation as a national emergency.

Speaking during an outreach session in Busia County on the sidelines of the Senate Mashinani sittings, the female senators held a highly participative morning session engaging students and local leaders to address what they termed as the "Triple Threat."

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