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Elders link gender-based violence to poor upbringing

Kikuyu elders warned parents against handing over their children to inexperienced youths for care. [iStockphoto]

Elders have urged parents to play an active role in shaping the character of their children in the face of shocking crime waves and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

As the December festivities start, the Kikuyu Council of Elders warned parents against handing over their children to inexperienced youths for care after circumcision.

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