Female cut season in Kenya is here, ‘star’ predicts

The fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Elgeyo-Marakwet County has continued to face setbacks as locals peg the outdated practice on perceptions and myths. This move has worried key players advocating for alternate rites of passage.

A razor allegedly used to admionister the curt in FGM. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

The community normally uses stars to predict circumcision seasons. According to locals, just recently, elders sighted a specific star in July that predicted that December was the ideal time for conducting the outlawed exercise.