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In Kajiado County, the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has dropped significantly from 96% to 76%, marking a substantial decline in cases. Mercy Musomi, the Executive Director of Girl Child Network, attributes this decrease to ongoing community sensitization efforts aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of the practice. …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged National Administration Officers (NGAOs) to collaborate with counties and communities to eradicate harmful practices like child ‘marriages’. Addressing the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Gachagua emphasized that such traditions hinder girls’ access to education, a critical factor …