Cases of teenage pregnancies and child marriages remain high in Kenya, a new report shows.
The report, titled “Situational Analysis on Teen Pregnancies in Kenya,” analyses the current state of teenage pregnancies in 20 counties.
The study found that teenage pregnancy among girls 15 to 18 years old stood at 27.4 per cent in the 20 counties.
According to the report, the Covid-19 pandemic, along with other crises like the prolonged drought in 2022, floods in late 2023 and 2024 spiked teenage pregnancies.
The report associates teenage pregnancies with early sexual debut, social media influence and lack of parental supervision.
The report warns that teenage pregnancy is a major challenge that deprives schoolgirls of the opportunity to further their education and attain their career goals.
