MPs Seek Religious Support in Push for Sex Education in Schools
A group of lawmakers is urging religious leaders and Kenyans across the country to support the introduction of sex education as a subject in learning institutions.
Parliamentarians argued during a meeting in Mombasa to discuss the Family Reproductive Health and Assisted Reproductive Health bills that this is the only way to help adolescents comprehend the risks associated with sexual activity.
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On the other hand, they asserted that the introduction of Comprehensive Health Education as a fundamental subject in schools will ensure that students acquire a thorough understanding of sexual issues.
If parliament approves the legislators’ proposals, students will be able to cope with high rates of pregnancy, sex abuse, and other sexually transmitted diseases.
The MPs, including Millie Odhiambo (Suba North MP), Martha Wangari (Gilgil MP), and Catherine Muma (nominated MP), stated that religious leaders must be at the forefront by expressing views that will save the youth and other minorities, such as intersex people.
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A portion of religious leaders oppose the initiative, arguing that imparting sex education in schools could expose young people to sex at an early age.
Jane Njeri Maina, who represents the women of Kirinyaga in Parliament, introduced a motion to address the current sex education divide two months ago.
MPs Seek Religious Support in Push for Sex Education in Schools
