Mr Governor, pregnant girls have a right to education, don't deny that

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka. [File, Standard]

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka's proposal to ban pregnant teenagers from resuming studies is oversimplifying the issue of teenage pregnancies and presenting an impractical and unethical solution.

His proposal neglects the fundamental right to education, which is in reality the cornerstone of personal development and societal contribution. Punitive measures alone are ineffective in behaviour change.