Sexual and gender-based violence is rampant in Tana River but many cases are not prosecuted because residents are unaware of how to seek redress, rights activists have said. Muslims for Human Rights said cultural beliefs and poverty put young girls in Kilifi and Tana River counties in great danger. The organisation has been conducting legal aid clinics in Mombasa, Kilifi and Tana River counties. “The man was about 52 years old and took away the girl, who was about 12 years old and married her,” Chinzi said. He said the teacher tried following up on the matter with the girl’s grandfather who was living with the girl.

Source: The Star October 16, 2020 12:05 UTC