Period poverty, FGM and safety: The price of being a Kenyan girl Gender 13 min ago
Fifteen per cent of girls aged 15-19 have experienced pregnancy or childbirth, with complications such as anaemia, infection, and hypertensive disorders leading to high maternal mortality.
The price of growing up female in Kenya is measured in missed school days, health risks, violence, lost opportunities and dreams delayed or denied.
What you need to know: From period poverty and FGM to teenage pregnancy and unsafe transport, Kenyan girls face barriers that limit their health, education, safety and opportunities.
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