Fate of rescued girls unclear as government directive on closure of children centres implemented

A beaded Samburu girl shows her necklace which is given by moran during a temporary sexual relationship. The cultural practice has seen girls die and others becoming barren. As a result, various stakeholder have initiated the process to make a policy to curb the practice. [Jacinta Mutura, Standard]

It has been over six years since Naipanoi (not her real name) was rescued from her family in Sieku, Laikipia North, after she was forced to undergo a traditional sexual exploitation practice called ‘beading’.