Underage children in a hurry for ‘sexperience’ –Research

In reality the ideal age to break virginity should be 21 years old but only 12 percent of youth are patient enough to wait while 51 percent are below 18 Photo: Courtesy

A research by Consumer Insight has revealed that youths aged 18 and below have more sex than adults. This is an eye-opener given that only 1 percent of adults aged 27 years and above are having sex.

In reality the ideal age to break virginity should be 21 years old but only 12 percent of youth are patient enough to wait while 51 percent are below 18.

This survey was carried out in 2015 and gives insight into  why in May this year, four boys and a girl from different schools in Nandi, Usain Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet counties were reported to have been living together since schools opened for the second term.

Kapsoya Assistant Chief Fiona Bartocho said she was informed about the students and when she went to check on them she was shocked to find the teenagers engaging in sex.

The administrator said they had informed the respective schools about the incident.

"We are investigating to find out if they have been abusing alcohol and other substances. My appeal to parents is to be keen about the behaviour of their children to prevent such acts," she said.

The incident attracted scores of residents some of whom angrily beat up the teenagers. Apparently, one of the youngsters' parents had rented a room for his son who in turn invited his colleagues to put up with him. All the students wore civilian clothes and had their school shopping intact when they were arrested.