Section 46, The Child Right Act, 2007

(1) Subject to subsection (1) of section 34, no person orassociation shall subject a child to any of the following customary practices:– (a) early marriage; (b) child betrothal. Sense of responsibility in child to be fostered. Guidance and provision from those entitled by customary law. Guidance from relatives. central Government local council. Duty to instil cultural and national pride. 20 21 Customary practices pohibited for Child to contribute to respect of parent, family cohesion etc. (2) Any person or association that coerces a child to participate in any of the practices specified in subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred thousand leones to or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both such fine and imprisonment. PART IV–CHILD WELFARE FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL COMMITTEES AND DISTRICT COUNCILS