Leaders from Trans Nzoia County have called for urgent measures to help curb rising cases of teenage pregnancies.

Speaking during the launch of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) bursary programme at St.

Monica Girls High School in Kitale, Trans Nzoia Women Representative, Lilian Siyoi, emphasised the need to safeguard young girls from early pregnancies.

Siyoi urged parents, government agencies, and the community at large to take proactive roles in protecting underage girls, emphasising that a collective effort from all stakeholders is essential to achieving desired results. "Parents have a big responsibility to ensure their children's well-being.