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Writer's pictureBlaise Gitonga

POLITICS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTER TO GBV AND FAMINE, LOCAL LEADERS SAY.

Local leaders have joined President Uhuru Kenyatta in warning “sponsors” against engaging in relationships with young boys and girls.


The President who spoke in Nakuru as the nation marked World Aids Day noted that most STD’s contracted by young Kenyans are passed on to them by elderly persons.


Maendeleo ya Wanawake Chairperson - Chuka Division, Karimi Nyaga has come out in support of the President to caution cross-generational relationships involving elderly persons and underage boys and girls.


Ms Karimi pointed out that younger girls in the society engaged in relationships with older men ended up used, neglected and wasted.


“Men should know that these children belong to the society, they should learn to respect and not engage in sexual activities involving young ladies”, she said.


John Muchiri, Chairman Sports and Culture in Tharaka-Nithi County supported the President’s call, cautioning lodging owners giving rooms to elderly persons where they engage in sexual activities with young boys and girls.


Muchiri insisted that parents should take notice of their children’s source of income since many took gifts home as a result of sexual advances.


“The youth should also feel guilty for accepting to be in relationships with older persons. An elderly person found in this act will have action taken against him/her”, he added.


Ms Karimi advised women to take care of their homes, even as the county struggled with famine, asking them not to engage in sexual acts like prostitution as a way of providing for their families.


Politics came out as a major cause of gender-based violence and famine, with couples who differ in supporting political camps resulting to violence.


Ms Karimi noted that people who went to political rallies and meetings had no time to work and provide for their families, leading to famine and poverty.


She further indicated that the fight against cross-generational relationships and child abuse was parents who opted to settle the cases amicably as she advised parents to report such cases to relevant authorities.


Even as the county lacks a government rescue centre in the county, Ms Karimi insisted that privately owned centres existed but went on to ask the government to ensure such offices are within the county to make them more accessible.




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