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FGM: Shame of girls set to undergo cut in Kuria despite ban

Anti-FGM elders meet at Biang'ung'u shrine in Kegonga, Migori County. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Despite concerted efforts by the government to end female genital mutilation (FGM), the practice is still rife among the Kuria of Migori County.

Preparations for the rites set for December began as early as last month.

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