GOVERNOR’S PRESS UNIT
Governor Kenneth Lusaka has strongly condemned rampant teenage pregnancies in Bungoma schools saying, it won’t be tolerated.
In his address during the 2023 Mashujaa Day Celebrations at Ndivisi Primary in Webuye East Constituency, Lusaka expressed uttermost concern over rising cases of teenage pregnancies in schools, warning that the perpetrators will face the full force of the law.
“It is disheartening to learn of the increasing numbers of teenage mothers, moreso school going children. Those culpable will be dealt with accordingly”, He Said.
The Governor called upon parents to discharge their responsibility, imploring them to be vigilant during school holidays.
Bungoma County Commissioner Thomas Sankei
Lusaka further urged education teams to look into a renowned Bungoma school that has recently been a breeding ground for teenage pregnancies in the entire County.
Deputy Governor Janepher Mbatiany, Bungoma County Commissioner, Thomas Sankei and Webuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi.
Others were Speaker of the County Assembly of Bungoma Emmanuel Situma, a host of MCAs, CECMs Chief Officers and Senior County officials were present at the function.
