Can parents protect their children from incest?

Anne Kathuma, a life coach and parenting counsellor

Incest is a social taboo in many African countries though still rampant. In Kenya, it is exceedingly common with police reports indicating that most defilement cases are from close relatives of the victim. While Kenya recognises the value of Alternative Justice Systems or Mechanism (AJS) according to the 2016 Human Rights Baseline survey, its simplicity in handling incest matters remains unsatisfactory because of the prejudice against the female. A light penalty or a reprimand may not be enough to guarantee that the assailant will not repeat the offence.

Ann Gathuma, a life coach and parenting counselor says that mothers have the responsibility to educate their daughters on issues of sex and sexuality.