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Time to take firm action against those behind 'witch' burning

A view of a torched house belonging to Jemima Nyangate who was burnt to death after being suspected to be a witch at Marani in Kisii County. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Among the Abagusii, to refer to a woman as “Omong’ina” is the highest form of respect. Yet, for the late Omong’ina Rael Sigara Onkware from Marani in Kisii County, the title could not stop the indignity she suffered on October 17.

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