At least 100 civilians and 16 police officers have been killed in the last six months. But some say locals police and civilians are aiding the bandits.
Chesang's founded I-Rep, an organization in the West Pokot community defending and advocating for girls against FGM and early marriage. She also represents boys who are forced to drop out of school after gaining parental and spousal responsibilities due to the demise of an older sibling. The advocacy work has won her international recognition
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