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End female genital mutilation culture in West Pokot

The outdated female genital mutilation pratice in West Pokot has led to widespread early marriages. Young girls undergo public ridicule if they do not get the cut.

Recently in Endough ward in Kapenguria constituency, eight young schoolgirls were forced to undergo the practice secretly. Two of them bled seriously and one eventually died.

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