“An old man from a neighbouring village had come to book me for marriage. The man was old and wanted to marry me as his fourth wife,” said the minor amid tears. According to her, her parents had already made preparations for her circumcision and arranged for her marriage to a 60-year-old man. “The old man had already paid half the bride price to my parents. The primary school has become home for over 150 Pokot girls who have abandoned their homes to avoid circumcision and early marriage.

Source: Standard Digital February 06, 2018 06:00 UTC