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263 children abused in Busia

A procession along the Mumias-Busia road to mark Day of the African Child celebrated each year on June 16. [PHOTO: CHRISPEN SECHERE/STANDARD]

Busia, Kenya - The County has, in the last one year, recorded more than 263 defilement cases, 12 of which involved boys.

These figures were given by Children's Services Director Aston Maungu in his address during celebrations to mark Day of the African Child held at Busia Polytechnic grounds on Tuesday evening.

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