Circular to Grant Access to Education and Examinations for pregnant Candidates out

The Ministry of General Education and Instructions has issued a circular on “ Access to education and examinations for pregnant candidates”. The circular states that all pregnant girls should be allowed to continue learning and to sit for their final examinations.

 

GESS together with the Ministry did a countrywide assessment to establish number of girls who are pregnant and whether they have been allowed access to school before this circular.

 

Esther Akumu, Director General Gender Equity and Inclusive Education, (Ministry of General Education and Instructions)   and Doreen Drani,    Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Mentoring Adviser (GESS)  spoke to Radio Miraya's Irene Lasu