By GEOFFREY ONDIEKI More by this AuthorPolice in Samburu are holding a woman for subjecting her 16-year-old daughter to undergo Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) at their home in Lolmolok village in Samburu Central. “We have arrested the woman as the first suspect and she will help us during out investigations," Mr Rotich said. Related The traditional belief pushing Pokot girls to FGMAdvertisementHe warned residents against taking advantage of Covid-19 situation that led to secretly force girls to undergo FGM. He termed FGM as a form of discrimination on girls which not only violates the girls’ rights but also violates their security and health. The outlawed practice is associated with cultural beliefs among the Samburu, with residents insisting that their culture must be respected.

Source: Daily Nation June 19, 2020 12:33 UTC