Question 1

Who said "high number of candidates became mothers" during three days of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams - sat by pupils normally aged 13 or 14"

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Amina Mohamed

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It is a contribution from the writer of the reports

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The President

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A pregnant teenager

Question 2

What has the Reality Check investigated?

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It has as investigated the available data on teenage pregnancy to see whether it is in fact on the rise in Kenya.

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They cited the causes as high levels of poverty, a lack of sex education and gender inequality.

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High number of candidates became mothers.

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The recent debate in Kenya about the rates of teenage pregnancy has been clouded by social media posts such as these.

Question 3

The recent debate in Kenya about the rates of teenage pregnancy

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Has been clouded by social media posts such as these.

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Despite the lack of evidence to suggest increasing teenage pregnancy rates in Kenya, and levels comparable with other African countries, there is no doubt that the issue is of great concern to many in Kenya and has prompted government action.

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has interviewed schoolteachers and education and health officials in Kisumu county and neighbouring areas in the western region.

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Recorded almost 350,000 pregnancies among young women aged between 15 and 19.

Question 4

The BBC has interviewed schoolteachers and education and health officials in Kisumu county and neighbouring areas in the western region what expressed?

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They expressed concern at what they said was a rise in the number of teenage pregnancies, including girls under the age of 15.

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They expressed almost 350,000 pregnancies among young women aged between 15 and 19.

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They compare teenage pregnancy over time and across countries, the United Nations uses rates per 1,000.

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They expressed the causes as high levels of poverty, a lack of sex education and gender inequality.

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