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Teen mothers returning to school to get scholarships CS Jumwa

Nairobi woman Representative Esther Passaris and Public Service CS Aisha Jumwa when they inspected the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) safe house under construction in Nairobi. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

The government will provide scholarships to teen mothers seeking to return to school.

Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action Aisha Jumwa said the government plans to set aside funds that will support girls who drop out of school due to pregnancy to be readmitted after giving birth.

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