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Sect leaders: Drop science and our children will return to school

Cheptuyet Primary School in Muhoroni, Kisumu County. A sect in Tharaka Nithi withdrew children from schools saying they promoted immorality. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Leaders of a sect that refused to take their children to school have softened their stance saying lessons on sexuality should be scrapped.

The sect, known as Kabonokia, has been at a row with education and security leaders in Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties.

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