MPs advocate for sex education in the classroom.
Religious leaders and Kenyans all over the nation have been urged by a group of legislators to support the inclusion of sex education as a subject in educational institutions.
The Parliamentarians stressed that this is the only approach to help adolescents understand the hazards associated with sexual activity during their remarks in Mombasa at a meeting to discuss the Family Reproductive Health and Assisted Reproductive Health bills.
On the other hand, they asserted that making Comprehensive Health Education a required subject in schools will guarantee that pupils have a thorough understanding of sex-related concerns.
The lawmakers added that students would be prepared to deal with high rates of pregnancies, sex abuse, and other STDs if their plans were approved by parliament.
A number of lawmakers, including Millie Odhiambo (Suba North MP), Martha Wangari (Gilgil MP), and Catherine Muma (nominated MP), stated that religious leaders must take the lead in expressing opinions that will protect the younger generation and other minorities, such as intersex individuals.
Some religious leaders disagreed with the decision, arguing that sex education in schools might expose children to sex too early in the nation.
A motion to close the sex education gap was submitted to Parliament two months ago by Kirinyaga women’s representative Jane Njeri Maina.
MPs advocate for sex education in the classroom.
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