Rising Teen Pregnancies as 2,900 Teenage Girls Impregnated in Malava 2023/24
A community-based organization in Malava is actively addressing the growing issue of teen pregnancies, which has been identified as particularly prevalent in the area.
Statistics indicate that from 2023 to 2024, more than 2,900 girls in Malava Sub-county became pregnant, highlighting a significant concern.
Stephen Shitanda, chairman of the Boda Boda CBO, emphasized the urgency of the situation during a community gathering at Namagara market in Manda Shivanga Ward.
He stressed the need for collective efforts to combat the widespread issue of teen pregnancies.
The CBO has initiated educational and sensitization programs aimed at safeguarding young girls and their families from sexual exploitation, gender-based violence, and the risks of HIV/AIDS.
Collaborating with partners such as USAID, Boresha Jamii, government administration officers, the Ministry of Health, and community policing, they have been able to reach out to affected individuals effectively.
According to Shitanda, their efforts have already made a positive impact, reaching over 10,000 people.
In addition to receiving medical services and screenings, community members have accessed essential government services like NHIF, KRA PIN registration, and birth certificates, which were previously inaccessible at the grassroots level.
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Shitanda called upon other stakeholders to join their cause and contribute to providing necessary support to those affected, emphasizing that collective action is crucial to restoring normalcy to affected individuals’ lives.
Rising Teen Pregnancies as 2,900 Teenage Girls Impregnated in Malava 2023/24
