West Pokot elders cautioned over children’s rights violations

2026-01-31 - 10:48

Elders in West Pokot County have been warned against abusing the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism, especially on matters concerning children’s rights. For some time, elders, commonly known as wazees, have been reported to use traditional mechanisms to settle defilement cases. According to the law, such cases must undergo full judicial procedures to ensure victims...