This is the story of 35-year-old Nasieku*, who as her husband says is to blame for him losing a seat at the political table. My husband even requested that I slow down my work because of the effect if had on his career in politics and the reception from the community.” Nasieku added. But even with the law in place, communities practising female circumcision have come up with better ways in to outsmart law enforcers. The other four trends include infant cutting, where communities cut the girls at a younger age when they cannot report the matter or ask for help. In the cross-border FGM method, young girls, especially those living on the Kenya–Tanzania border, are taken to Tanzania for the cut.

Source: The Star February 06, 2018 04:30 UTC