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Top perpetrators of teenage pregnancies in Kenya

A survey carried out established that boyfriends in school represented 29.1 per cent of the perpetrators.

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by PURITY WANGUI

Infographics04 November 2024 - 16:25
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    Top perpetrators of teenage pregnancies in Kenya


    A new situational analysis report on teen pregnancies in Kenya has shown that the topmost perpetrators of the outcome are boyfriends.

    According to the report, a survey carried out established that boyfriends in school represented 29.1 per cent of the perpetrators.


    They were followed by neighbours (18.4 per cent) and relatives (10.6 per cent).


    The report stated that boyfriend was a term used to show a consensual relationship between the girls and the boys.


    It also meant a classmate, a schoolmate or another young boy from a nearby school or college.


    Boda boda riders are also among the culprits in the tragedy of teen pregnancies representing 9.9 per cent, while campus boyfriends are 7.1 per cent of the perpetrators.


    Workers in school including teachers and casual staff were 6.4 percent.


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