Stakeholders push for support programs for adolescent mothers

A section of stakeholders are now pushing for tailor made programs to support adolescent mothers most of whom are falling through the gaps of stigma and economic strife. the push comes following a 4.9% increase in teenage pregnancies over the last one year. in nyamira county, an economic empowerment model for mothers aged between 15 -24 is emerging as a silver lining aimed at averting repeat cases by offering comprehensive education.