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Violence in marriages a setback to child rights

Three girls at a rescue centre in Kuria East after fleeing home amid the threat of FGM. April 14, 2022. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Violence in marriages has been cited as one of the major stumbling block to the rights of children.

According to County director for Children Services Kungu Mwaniki, the vice affects the freedoms and rights of children, including their right to protection and quality education.

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