Alternative rite of passage gets thumbs up among morans, elders

Girls models, and using girls names to ensure the names correspond with the beauty and the actual meanings, i.e Nalotuesha, “Coming with the rains” compared to the harmful practices including FGC that they go through. The ARP training of girls ends with the girls pageant beauty nite, that enhances girls confidence , self-esteem and acceptance of the ARP graduation transition to woman hood . PHOTO ; STANDARD

Kajiado,Kenya: The name Loise Kapande Oloobis was once synonymous with female circumcision in Oldonyonyokie village in Magadi, Kajiado County.

But while her expertise at cutting women thrilled die-hard traditionalists in this ultra-conservative community, the mere mention of her name sent chills down the spines of circumcision candidates.