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Circumciser sentenced but girls still cut

Some of Kuria girls at the prayers meeting singing songs denouncing the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practice. at Ntimaru Market. 31/08/14. PHOTO: TITUS MUNALA /STANDARD

December was often received with great anticipation by one circumciser because it is the female genital mutilation (FGM) season in Kuria, Migori County. She knew it was her season to make a killing.

For every girl that she circumcised, Pauline Robi would pocket Sh400, in cash.

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