Don't let climate disasters push girls to perverts

A girl left at her manyatta in Wajir by her family. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]

It is raining heavily in parts of the country and floods are likely to lead to more displacement, including of women and teenage girls. Beyond the easily reported issues is the economic power snatched from the women.

This may look small, considering the returns per day may even be less than a dollar. But this is what sustains them, and when it is lost decisions made may range from good to the worst.