Shocking myths that impede war on Female Genital Mutilation

Gender Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki with a traditional dancer during the marking of the Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Day in Tot, Elgeyo Marakwet County. [Photo: Silas Koskei/Standard]

The fight against female circumcision is being hampered by myths, Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board Chair Jebii Kilimo has said.

"Some people believe that if you get married without undergoing the cut, you will not be able to take care of your family properly. One myth is that you cannot milk a cow because it will dry up or that you will have a third leg, among others. People don't want to take risk let it happens to them," said Ms Kilimo.