A group of lawmakers has challenged religious leaders and Kenyans across the country to support the inclusion of sex education as a subject in schools.
The Parliamentarians stated in Mombasa during a meeting to discuss the Family Reproductive Health and Assisted Reproductive Health bills that this is the only way to help adolescents understand the risks associated with sexual activities.
On the other hand, they claim that making Comprehensive Health Education a core subject in school will provide students with comprehensive knowledge of sex issues.
The legislators also stated that if their proposals are approved by parliament, students will be better able to deal with high rates of pregnancy, sex abuse, and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Millie Odhiambo (Suba North MP), Martha Wangari (Gilgil MP), and Catherine Muma (nominated MP) are among the MPs who believe religious leaders must take the lead in advocating for the young generation and other minorities, including intersex people.
Some religious leaders have objected to the move, claiming that teaching sex education in schools could expose children to sex at a young age in the country.
