Elizabeth Muriuki. She is the founder of Serene Haven Rescue Centre for teen mothers (Courtesy)
A safe haven for children with babies. That is the motto of Serene Haven Girls Secondary School in Kieni, Nyeri County.
The boarding school, located in Gatarakwa along the Nyeri-Nyahururu highway, doubles as a rescue centre for expectant teenagers and teenage mothers, and is home to 28 girls who live with their babies and attend classes.
“I wanted to help the girls live their lives and continue their education despite the burden of motherhood and stigma after being rejected by their families for getting pregnant,” says 32-year-old Elizabeth Muriuki, the founder of Serene Haven Rescue Centre.