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Rape, kidnap of albinos on sharp rise in Taita Taveta, officials warn

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There is a rise in cases of defilement and confinement of people living with albinism, a national government official has said.

Taita Deputy County Commissioner Francis Kazungu yesterday said there was a recurrence of child abuse and stigmatisation of albinos in the region.

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