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President William Ruto addresses Bungoma residents at Nzoia Sugar Company grounds. [PCS]

President William Ruto has urged the residents of Mount Elgon in Bungoma County to discontinue the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM).

Ruto characterised FGM as a detrimental cultural tradition that places women and girls at risk in the local area as well as in certain regions across the country.

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