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Homa Bay County Education Director Eunice Khaemba said schools were witnessing an increase in learners facing mental health challenges, adding that many of them come from homes where parents are also dealing with depression and anxiety.
The forum, convened through NGEC’s Isiolo Regional Office in partnership with Inform Action Organisation and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), sought to strengthen coordinated responses aimed at promoting equality and improving safety and welfare in the region
Robert Aseda of Network for Adolescents and Youth of Africa says early sexual activity among Kenyan adolescents is widespread and that lack of comprehensive sexuality education leaves youth exposed to HIV, teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortions.
The commission has called for stronger enforcement of sexual offences laws, improved safeguarding systems, and expanded access to education and healthcare, warning that every case signals systemic gaps in protecting vulnerable children.
Speaking before the Senate plenary on Wednesday, Cheptumo said teenage pregnancy remains a growing societal challenge that demands collective effort, especially from families and communities.
TSC Director for Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Cavin Anyuor revealed that since January 2024, the commission has received 111 reports of sexual misconduct involving teachers. The complaints range from sexual relations with learners to harassment, flirtation and sodomy. He said these cases are handled through the Code of Regulations for Teachers.