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Concern over rising cases of defilement in Vihiga Subcounty

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The Department of Children Services has raised alarm over the rising cases of defilement and child abuse in Vihiga Subcounty, with disturbing revelations that some of the perpetrators are pastors entrusted with the care of minors.

According to the department, 16 cases of defilement have been reported in the last six months, four of which involved pastors — including incidents of sodomy against young boys.

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