The 2024 KCSE recorded the highest number of teenage pregnancies among candidates sitting for the exams in maternity wards compared to the year 2023.
Some of the cases can be blamed on lack of access to comprehensive sexual health education.
A non-governmental organization, We Masomo is now offering to bridge the gap in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education across Sub-Saharan Africa by offering free comprehensive sexual health education through digital platform that is AI Chatbot and WhatsApp Chat.
This will empower the teenagers with knowledge to take responsibility on sexual choices.
Speaking during the 5th German-African Business Summit (GABS) in Nairobi, We Masomo founder Clarissa Soehnchen said the organisation is empowering the young people through a free Application for SRH information.
E-learning tools
The comprehensive platform provides vital information on menstruation, cycle tracking, contraception, vaccination cancer education, and mental health and catering to both boys and girls.
It has already reached five schools and five community centres in Kenya, providing young people with SRH resources and e-learning tools tailored to their needs.
“We aim to overcome stigma, educate on sexual health care while offering knowledge for free, over verified user profiles, targeting boys and girls aged 12 to 25 years,” she said.
She noted that they are catalysing digital education solutions, striving to empower individuals to make impactful and informed decisions, to bring upon change in the society.
The programme also collaborates with local health ministries, private schools, and social organisations to expand SRH education so as to curtail teen pregnancies.
Powered by funding from organisations like the Göhde Foundation and BeThatGirl, along with support from Google, We Masomo strives to empower youth, reduce school dropouts due to early pregnancies, and make SRH education accessible for all.
By Obegi Malack
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