Concern as biting water shortage exposes girls to defilers

Residents of Mutesengo village in Kaloleni sub-county queue their jerricans as they wait for water from buwzers which are being used to distribute the commodity due to the long dry season, January 02, 2017. Most of the villages within Kilifi County are facing drought and are depending relief food and water from wel-wishers. [Gideon Maundu]

Shortage of water in parts of Kilifi County has exposed women and girls to risks, particularly sexual attacks while trekking long distances in search of the commodity.

Leaders in Kaya Sub-Location in Magarini have reported cases of girls being defiled. Assistant Chief Shadrack Kazungu said he recently handled three cases of defilement.

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