Rwanda: Teen Pregnancy Rises to 8 Percent As Experts Warn of Growing Risks

Rwanda: Teen Pregnancy Rises to 8 Percent As Experts Warn of Growing Risks

Assia Ufitese from Kicukiro District was only 17 when she became pregnant in 2023, forcing her to drop out of secondary school and putting her dreams of higher education on hold. Her story reflects a growing challenge in Rwanda, where teenage pregnancy has risen from 5% in 2020 to 8% in 2025.

Teen pregnancy rises to 8% as experts warn of growing risks

Assia Ufitese from Kicukiro District was only 17 when she became pregnant in 2023, forcing her to drop out of secondary school and putting her dreams of higher education on hold. Her story reflects a growing challenge in Rwanda, where teenage pregnancy has risen from 5% in 2020 to 8% in 2025. ALSO READ: The daunting effects of teenage pregnancy “The person who impregnated me was 27 and has since disappeared. I am facing hurdles due to the unwant…