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1 in 4 girls is married off before her 18th birthday in Kenya

Adolescence is a time where children (both boys and girls) focus on their education and gain skills to be used in adulthood. But unfortunately for some girls in Kenya, child marriage has put an end to their childhood or any possibility of further personal growth and development.

In Kenya an estimated 23% of girls are married off before their 18th birthday while 5% are married off before their 15th birthday. North eastern and coast regions have the highest prevalence rates while central region and Nairobi have the lowest rates.

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