KenyaIn the last week of May, on average, seven children a day were either physically or sexually abused, married off, neglected or abandoned. In the week, between May 25 and May 31, Childline Kenya data shows that 52 children were abused. In the last week of May, on average, seven children a day were either physically or sexually abused, married off, neglected or abandoned. Cases of child abuse have almost tripled since the first week of March when Childline received 20 reported incidences. Physical abuse, defilement and child neglect remain the top forms of child abuse the centre records.

Source: Standard Digital June 05, 2020 17:37 UTC