News that 20 secondary school girls in Kakamega county were found to be pregnant was shocking and unbelievable.

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The news, that was circulated in both print and social media, said that the girls were found to be pregnant after the head teacher of their school subjected them to mandatory pregnancy test.

While it is wrong for school girls to engage in sexual activities at the secondary school level, teachers from secondary schools in Machakos should take caution while addressing the issue of pregnancy and fishing out those who are suspected to be pregnant.

Subjecting girls to go through mandatory pregnancy tests boarders violation of human rights. It is a humiliating and torturing process that leaves the victim psychologically disturbed.

Issues of sexuality are very vital and delicate, especially to young girls who are entering the adolescent age.

These girls are just beginning to understand their sexuality as they undergo through puberty stage where a lot of changes occur in their bodies. Female teachers can be used to identify those suspected to be pregnant.