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'Disco matanga' blamed for girl child's low education level in Kisumu

Leaders have blamed night dances for increased cases of abuse of the girl child in Kisumu.

Cases of girls attending night dances, commonly known as 'disco matanga' in rural areas were on the rise, creating an avenue for defilement, early marriage and unwanted pregnancies.

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