adolescent health

Advancing Girls' Education Post-Pregnancy: Addressing Implementation Gaps in the National Guidelines for School Re-entry in Kenya

Despite the importance of education, millions of children, especially girls in Sub-Saharan Africa, are out of school due to pregnancy. Kenya's National Guidelines for School Re-entry aim to address this issue. However, their effectiveness in supporting pregnant girls and lactating mothers is questionable. This brief examines the challenges, analyzes guideline alignment, and proposes recommendations for inclusive re-entry.