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Why sexual violence in Rachuonyo persists despite efforts to end it

UNICEF notes that 24 per cent of Kenyan females saw their first sexual encounter before 18 as forced [Jeckonia Otieno, Standard]

Conspiracy to defeat justice for sexual violence meted on teenage girls is still common among school girls in Pala Area of Karachuonyo North, Homa Bay County.

This is the message that emerged during the day set aside to celebrate milestones in child protection.

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