Lucy Njeri – Ms President, Sauti Zetu Hub

“I am Lucy Namu, a girl from Korogocho slums. Growing up, people around my community expressed opinions that girls in my family can not get an education, opinions that were informed by past observations of teenage pregnancies in my family

True to their prophesies, like other girls in Korogocho, when I was I was at fourth year of secondary education I got pregnant. It was around COVID-19 period . This brought shame not only to me but also to my entire family, who had confidence that I would bring change to them.

After the COVID break, we were to return to school, but with my condition, I was afraid of stigma that is associated with teenage pregnancy, I was so afraid of what other students would say about me since I was the school prefect. It took me a lot of courage to go back to school. Thanks to efforts by the Ministry of Education together with our school staff who held my hands and gave me hope.
Since I was a bright student our school principal believed in me and provided me a safe space for learning.

One week before sitting for the national examination, I delivered a beautiful girl. This did not prevent me from doing well. I knew that I was capable. I believed in myself. I did my examination and got a C+ . I knew this is not the end of my me, pregnancy would not deter me from achieving my dreams.

I am currently enrolled at Nairobits to a digital literacy program. I am very grateful Community Voices who have given me the opportunity to engage in Sexual Reproductive Health Advocacy. As a result I was selected as the Ms president at Sauti Zetu hub.

My dream is to pursue a degree in computer science. I would love to inspire other pregnant teenagers, that their is hope, and to challenge stereotypes that prevent girls from achieving their dreams..”