150,000 children sexually abused annually in Kenya, World Visions warns

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According to a report by World Vision Kenya, close to 150,000 children are sexually and physically abused by their guardians annually.

 “Child abuse is a huge societal problem that most of the time goes unreported as the perpetrators of the abuse are family members of the child. It’s also difficult to report as children caught up in this abuse are afraid to come out against their abusers as they more than likely provide them with shelter and food. “Says Christine Mugambi,National Coordinator, World Vision –Kenya.