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Meru County Emerges Top in Teenage Pregnancy Rates - Nairobi Wire

Summary by Nairobi Wire
Meru County is grappling with a pressing issue: a teenage pregnancy rate of 28%, the highest in Kenya and significantly above the national average of 17%. This alarming statistic, sourced from the Kenya Health Information System under the Ministry of Health, reveals a crisis that demands immediate attention, yet severely unreported. The impact of this surge is evident, with increased school dropouts in areas like Buuri and Igembe, and heightened…
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Nairobi Wire broke the news in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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