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Child Marriage: A Disturbing Practice A traditional priest in Ghana, aged 63, has ignited a firestorm of controversy by marrying a 12-year-old girl in a ceremony that has gone viral on social media. The incident has sparked a national debate over child marriage and cultural practices in the country. The marriage, which took place in…

In a tragic incident at Embu County, a 28-year-old nurse from Kiritiri Health Centre was found deceased in the restroom of a therapy center she had visited for marriage counselling. The nurse, originally from the Rift Valley and married to a fellow medical practitioner from Embu County, was reportedly struggling with marital issues. Authorities are…

In Busia, a 42-year-old woman named Metrine Okumu is seeking justice after being allegedly assaulted by her husband last Saturday, resulting in serious injuries. Metrine was taken to Busia County and Referral Hospital for treatment of her injuries. According to her, this is not the first instance of assault from her husband. She recounted the…

Born in the coastal city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a young girl named Zahra Hassan embarked on a journey that would forever change her life. At the tender age of 19, Zahra ‘s innocence and naivety made her an easy target for those with nefarious intentions. Fatima grew up in a modest family, where…

The wakes and protests aim to honor the memory of the victims and to call for an end to the violence. Muthoni Maingi, one of the conveners of the nationwide protests, emphasized the pervasive fear that women in Kenya live under due to the threat of gender-based violence. She also highlighted the role of social…

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Child marriage, often termed as early marriage, involves a binding union, whether officially recognized or informally arranged, between an individual under the age of 18 and another person, either an adult or another minor. This practice affects girls more than boys, with statistics showing that 20% of young women between the ages of 20 and…

In a heart-wrenching incident in Kiambu, a young woman’s life was cut short following a violent altercation with her boyfriend. Grace Wanjiku Mburu, aged 24, succumbed to her injuries on January 20 at the Kiambu Level Five Hospital, where she was taken after suffering from severe bleeding. The tragic event unfolded when Grace and her…

Domestic violence is a global issue that affects millions of people, regardless of their gender, age, or socioeconomic status. Unfortunately, Kenya is not exempt from this pervasive problem. Behind closed doors, many individuals suffer in silence, enduring physical, emotional, and psychological abuse at the hands of their partners. These disturbing stories of domestic violence in…