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Women face sexual abuse, discrimination for engaging in politics

Brave is the woman who ventures into Kenya politics. It is a dirty game where they are exposed to sexual harassment, assault and verbal and online abuse.

As recently as 2017, Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo’s house was burnt down and her bodyguard murdered during the general elections.

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