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Stopping Widows Abuse in Kenya
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Stopping Widows Abuse in Kenya

With Dr. Dianah Wanjiku Kamande of CTWOO

This episode highlights the struggles faced by widows in Kenya. Dr. Dianah Wanjiku Kamande, a widow herself and advocate for widows' rights, shares a poignant story of a widow abandoned by her husband's family after his death. The widow laments the lack of support and the cruelty she experiences from those who benefit from her family's generosity. Dr. Kamande underscores the need to address the abuse widows face, emphasizing the importance of providing support and ensuring that widows and their children are treated with dignity and respect.

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