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Are parents responsible for early marriages in Kisumu?

It is really painful when you see a young girl getting married before getting an education. It is so sad and annoying to see a young girl denied the chance to achieve her goals and dreams. Child marriage is like rape because there is usually no consent from the girl’s side. Child marriage is like murder because it destroys the life and future of the girl.

Nearly 30% of girls in Kisumu County are married off before attaining the age of 18 and most of these cases occur in rural areas.

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