Study shows FGM, early marriages on the rise in West Pokot - News Summed Up

Study shows FGM, early marriages on the rise in West Pokot


By OSCAR KAKAI More by this AuthorMore than 60 per cent of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases in West Pokot County go unreported, a new study shows. Chiefs fear exposing the culprits because they can lose their jobs for not doing enough to curb the practice,” Mr Soprin said. Mr Wafula said many victims of the cut do not usually know where to go or who to report to. It makes them accept anything that comes their way,” Mr Wafula said. The elderly people are not ready for changes,” Mr Soprin said.


Source: Daily Nation July 17, 2020 04:52 UTC



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