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flag Kenyan widows fight eviction from land due to harmful traditions, despite constitutional protections.

flag Widows in western Kenya, including Rebecca Anyango and Anne Bonareri, face eviction and land loss as a result of harmful cultural practices such as "wife inheritance" and "sexual cleansing," both of which violate Kenya's constitution. flag Despite legal property rights, many rural widows are unaware of them, often due to a lack of education and wills. flag In response, widow Scholastica Madowo spearheaded the passage of Siaya County's Widows Protection Bill, which criminalized forced disinheritance and established legal aid committees. flag Emma Mong'ute, Anne's daughter, established the Amandla MEK Foundation to help widows in Kisii County. flag While some, like 87-year-old Marie Owino, successfully defend their land through legal knowledge and resilience, systemic issues persist in Kenya and other parts of Africa, where customary laws frequently trump constitutional rights.

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