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Schoolgirl, 14, flees from home to avoid father's plans to marry her off

Narok County Children's official Elizabeth Kasura with a 14 year olf standard six girl rescued from early marriage in Oldebesi in Narok East. PHOTO:ROBERT KIPLAGAT.

A 14-year-old girl has been rescued from early marriage.

The Standard Six pupil of Oldebesi Primary School in Narok East had been warned by fellow students that she would be married off during the August holidays.

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