Why Kenya must act now to end child marriage Laws alone cannot end child marriage unless authorities enforce them and communities reject practices that violate girls’ rights. Gender Just now

Kenya can end child marriage if it strengthens the enforcement of laws and regulations in communities where the harmful practice remains deeply rooted.

County governments, legislators, community leaders and civil society must also intensify public education and challenge beliefs that normalise child marriage.

What you need to know: Tana River records Kenya’s highest rate of girls married before 18, exposing the urgent need for stronger enforcement.