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Fury after 50 girls undergo female genital mutilation

Youths graduate from a one month alternative rite of passage in West Pokot County, receive their certificates. This is a boost to efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) that is rampant in the region. 248 girls and 60 boys were part of the program.[Irissheel Shanzu/Standard]

More than 50 girls in Otiot, Mosop Location, West Pokot County, are reported to have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) over the past few weeks, sparking outrage and strong condemnation from local leaders, elders, and human rights advocates.

Mosop Location Chief, Paul Kalyatum, confirmed the incident, describing it as a serious crime and a major setback in ongoing efforts to eradicate the practice in the county.

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