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Research reveals sexual attacks on mentally challenged women still rife

Fatma Haji executive director KAIH.
              Fatma Haji executive director KAIH.  [PHOTOS: JECKONIA OTIENO/THE STANDARD]

By JECKONIA OTIENO

Kenya: At 17 years, Maria looks like a 10-year-old, a bit too small for her age. She has cerebral palsy but her story of defilement sparks sadness and anger in equal measure.

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