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August 7, 2026
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I was sexually abused at 13, became a mother at 14 and went back to school

I was sexually abused at 13, became a mother at 14 and went back to school

A baby did not end my story. Going back to school changed its direction..

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A Kenyan teenager recounts her experience of being raped at 13 and the subsequent stigma, highlighting failures in the justice system and society's response to teenage mothers.

  • The perpetrator, identified by DNA testing, has evaded apprehension since 2014.
  • The author, Whitney Akinyi, is one of 28 teenage mothers featured in the book, 'Still I Rise'.
  • She advocates for stronger enforcement of the Sexual Offences Act and improved access to education for young mothers.

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