Get help
You are not alone. There are people and organisations that can support you. Tap a number to call.
If you are in danger right now
Call 999 or 112 for the police, or 116 for Childline. Both are free from any phone.
- 116
Child Helpline
Free, 24 hoursHelp, advice and protection for anyone under 18, including young mothers.
- 1195
GBV Helpline
Free, 24 hoursHelp after violence, sexual assault and abuse.
- 147
Social Health Authority (SHA)
Free callHelp getting affordable health care and maternity services.
- +254 (0) 3318581
Ministry of Education
Office hoursHelp with going back to school after pregnancy.
People you can go to
- TeacherMwalimu
- School counsellorMshauri wa shule
- Headteacher / PrincipalMkuu wa shule
- Child protection officerAfisa wa ulinzi wa watoto
Services you can ask for
- Psychosocial supportMsaada wa kisaikolojia
- Healthcare servicesHuduma za afya
- Child protection servicesUlinzi wa watoto
- Legal assistanceMsaada wa kisheria
The first hours
- 1.
Go to a public hospital as fast as you can. Within 72 hours you can get medicine that lowers the risk of HIV (PEP) and of pregnancy.
- 2.
Ask for the P3 form. It is free at public hospitals and is the medical evidence the police and the court need.
- 3.
If you can, do not bathe or change clothes before the examination, and keep what you wore in a paper bag.
- 4.
Report at any police station or gender desk. You have a right to be interviewed by an officer of the same sex, with a trusted adult present.
Sexual Offences Act, 2006; Victim Protection Act, 2014
Report and seek justice
Start with the first step. If nothing changes, move to the next one.
- 1
Speak
Tell a teacher, school counsellor or headteacher.
- 2
Report
Explain your concern to the school administration.
- 3
Seek support
Contact an NGO or organisation that can assist you.
- 4
Escalate
If unresolved, report to an education officer or relevant authority.