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| Rukia Rajab Odinga, 85, examines Priscilla Mukoya, 17, who is expectant, at Emasanga village in Mumias. PHOTO: COURTESY |
By FRANCIS ONTOMWA
Mumias, Kenya: Helena Oteo, 23, drags her swollen dusty feet as she weaves her way towards the home of Mama Rukia Odinga. She has covered almost three kilometres, but she is not ready to give up, the back pain notwithstanding. Hellena is in her fourth month of pregnancy.