Nakuru County Woman Rep Liza Chelule has decried the high cases of early pregnancies facing school girls.
Speaking at Maili Kumi after visiting Bahati sub-county hospital where she encountered a 16-year-old girl in the maternity ward, Chelule said it was so sad that the young girl was missing school due to early pregnancy.
The Nakuru Woman MP called on parents and the society at large to take responsibility when it comes to matters of parenting.
Chelule vowed to ensure the girl, a Form Two student in one of the schools in Bahati, continues with her education after four months of parenting.
“My appeal to the parents and the society at large, let us ensure our children are in school and that our girls are safe. If we deny them education then we are calling for poverty,” said Chelule.
Chelule hit out at men who take advantage of young girls.
“To all the men who are here and even women let me assure you that matters of defilement and rape against our children will not be tolerated and the law will face up with those who involve in such heinous acts,” said Chelule.
On politics, the MP called on residents to back Ruto in 2022.
“On 2022 politics, let us drum up support for DP Ruto so that he can continue with the legacy of uniting Kenya for development,” said Chelule.
Kericho County Woman Rep Florence Bore who accompanied MP Chelule during the Thursday tour said there is a need for coexistence.
“Nakuru is a county to emulate when it comes to politics for your continued peaceful coexistence,” said MP Bore.
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