JUST IN: Meru County Emerges Top in Teenage Pregnancy Rates 

  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 health risks for young girls in Imenti North, Central, and South. These challenges highlight the urgent need for effective interventions. In response, a stakeholders’ forum recently convened in Meru, bringing together religious leaders, community elders, government officials, and NGOs. Their
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