Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:50:04 +0000 DESPITE stepped-up sensitisation programmes on early marriages, another pupil, a grade five of Kangili Primary School has been married off in Mkushi. This is the second incident in the district in which minors are married off. According to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, the girl was allegedly grabbed from school by her parents and married off two weeks ago. The source said the move has been condemned by majority of community members who understand the law and are calling for the arrest of the culprit. The source added that early marriages in the area were mostly committed by mothers who are always in the forefront searching for abako (son-in-law’s) to help out financially and materially. Mkushi District Commissioner Luka Mwamba and Kangili Primary School head teacher Mwanga Hamusiya confirmed the development to the Daily Nation in separate interviews. Mr. Mwamba said he […]
Another Grade 5 Mkushi pupil married off
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