From teenage pregnancies to authors: 28 young mothers behind 'Still, I Rise' share stories of resilience
Their stories expose how abuse, family breakdown, poverty and stigma can push girls out of...
In Nairobi, a book titled "Still, I Rise" has been published, featuring the stories of 28 young women who became mothers as teenagers in the city's informal settlements. Jane, one of the co-authors, shared her personal account without the aid of a teleprompter, speaking passionately about the betrayal she experienced as a child.
The book was written by the contributors of the CFK Africa's Girls Empowerment Programme during a retreat in 2025, and the Nation refrains from quoting any chapter to protect the identities of the minors involved. Jane is now back in school, a decision she attributes to her support system of family and friends. Binti Rashid Ali, 22, also contributed to the book, recounting her own challenging journey to authorship after surviving an attempted defilement as a teenager.
Binti and her then-boyfriend fled Nairobi during the Covid-19 pandemic, eventually settling in Busia County, where they faced further challenges and crossed the border into Uganda due to the old man's conditions.
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