Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is when parts of a girl’s genital area are cut or changed for reasons that are not medical. It is usually done to girls before they become adults, and can involve cutting parts or all of the external genital organs. In some cases, other harmful actions, like stitching or narrowing the […]
In the last eight years the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation FGM in Kajiado County has decline by 15 percent according County gender officer Mary Taiko. According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2014 the prevalence of the vice in the county stood at 78 percent but now stands at 63 percent according to […]
President William Ruto yesterday said his government is committed towards eradicating female genital mutilation (FGM) by end of his tenure. “I want to assure support from my administration in the elimination of FGM as it is retrogressive and a danger to the health of our girls,” Ruto said. He said that FGM should not be […]
Rais William Ruto amesisitiza dhamira ya serikali ya Kenya Kwanza katika kutokomeza ukeketaji hadi mwisho wa kipindi chake. Akizungumza siku ya Jumatatu, Ruto amesema kwamba, kesi za ukeketaji katika kipindi chake zitaondolewa. “Ninakubaliana na CJ Martha Koome kwamba hatufai kuwa na mazungumzo kuhusu ukeketaji nchini Kenya katika Karne ya 21,” alisema. “Ninataka kuwahakikishia uungwaji […]
Pope Francis on Sunday called female genital mutilation a crime saying fight for women’s rights, equality and opportunity must continue for the good of society. He called upon all relevant agencies to put all preventative measures to end the vice, He was speaking to reporters on the plane returning from a four-day trip to Bahrain. […]
To help fight Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, the Anti-FGM Board is pushing for establishment of Anti-FGM clubs in schools in 22 counties where the vice is prevalent. Anti-FGM Board CEO Bernadette Loloju, speaking to Rendile Elders in Marsabit said these clubs will be pivotal in creating awareness on the dangers of the vice and will […]
A couple from Leparua, Isiolo North constituency was arrested after subjecting their six months old daughter to female Genital Mutilation, FGM. The two were seized hours after the child was rescued and rushed to Isiolo Referral Hospital and admitted. According to Isiolo Sub-County Police Commander Collins Sainna, the mother was released to take care of the […]
To accelerating advocacy efforts against Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, YouthHubAfrica in collaboration with African Youth Commission has conducted a training for 15 selected social media Influencers. The three day event trained influencers on strategic content creation aimed at bringing on board young people as they are vivid social media users. The event that was held […]