The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
Awendo sub-county education director Yobesh Magara with sub county commissioner Hadulo Jillo when they visited a KCPE candidate who gave birth during Exam period at Rapcom Medical centre. (Caleb King'wara, Standard)
The number of Teenage pregnancies among candidates who sat this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education has significantly dropped.
"During the 2018 KCPE examination, more than 50 cases of teenage pregnancies and births were reported. This year, that number stood at 10,” Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha said during the release of the KCPE exam results on Monday.
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access