Can a 16-year-old boy become a father?

My 16-year-old cousin who lives with me was recently accused of impregnating another 16-year-old girl who lives in the neighbourhood. Is this possible? Can a boy at that age impregnate a lady?

Chike (by SMS)

Yes, certainly. Boys are able to get a girl pregnant when they begin to produce sperm in their semen. This generally begins when they start puberty, which can be from ages 11 to 14. Until puberty begins, males are unable to get a female pregnant. However, your cousin at age 16, has the ability to impregnate a lady.