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Robbert Aseda, Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa (NAYA) Activist at Bliss hotel recently BY PETER KOMBE Youths in Mombasa County want the county government to invest in family planning commodities as a way of managing rampant teenage pregnancy. According to the youths the commodities are insufficient and cannot suffice the needs of young people. Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa NAYA planning monitoring and evaluation manager Dennis Otundo says most of the commodities are supplied by Kenya Medical Supplies Agency KEMSA which he claims takes too long to be disbursed. “There is no enough commodities within the county. KEMSA distributes most of the commodities but unfortunately it takes quite a long time,” said Otundo. The activist further said the county government does little effort in supplying FP commodities as compared to development partners. Gaitano Muganda Dream Achievers Youth Organization sexual reproductive and health rights o

Youth Accountability and strategy team leader George Ndung'u facilitating a youth session at Pride Inn Hotel Haile Selassie Avenue PHOTO by Gaitano Ndalo  BY PETER KOMBE A section of activists in Mombasa County have asked the county government to prioritize on mental health as a way of managing stress among young people. The activists say mental health and stress is becoming rampant among the youthful age. According to the activists stress leads to frustrations in life, suicide and drug and substance abuse among other vices. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Thursday Dream Achievers Youth Organization sexual health and reproductive rights Gaitano Ndalo said there is need for the county government to invest more in mental health experts adding that they are inadequate. The human rights activist called on a joint approach between state and non-state actors to ensure that there exists ample youth friendly facilities within the county. He said, “Ment