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He was infertile, but his parents kicked me out instead

Josephine Achary was accused of being infertile (Photo: JA)

Briefly introduce yourself. I am Josephine Achary Akongo, from Ahero Kisumu County, Nyando sub-county.

You got a child while still in school, what was the experience? I didn't find it easy after realising that I was pregnant. It was funny because some visitors came to our place to bring dowry for my cousin, and as girls, we were invited to entertain them. That's how I got involved with a guy for just one night, and that's how I conceived. Unfortunately, the guy disappeared afterward.

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