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Two arrested in Narok for marrying off 10-year-old

 

Two people have been arrested for marrying off a 10-year-old girl from Olkinyei area in Narok South sub county, who was rescued by the police. The would-be husband and girl's father were yesterday nabbed at Ololulung'a police after being tipped.

The Standard Two pupil at Olarowan Primary had been given to a man, 29, after he paid dowry in a ceremony at Oldonyo Rasha village on Friday evening.

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