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Silence fanning Female Genital Mutilation among Muslims

Recently, I received a delegation from the Anti-Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Board chaired by former Cabinet minister Lina Jebii Kilimo. Mrs Kilimo has the unenviable task of eradicating FGM, a long-held practice among some Kenyan communities.

The concern of the board is justified and the efforts being made commendable. Unfortunately, the elimination of FGM will require more than publicity and public participation efforts.

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