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October 11, 2025
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Govt Announces Crackdown on FGM Facilitators

Govt Announces Crackdown on FGM Facilitators

Interior CS has confirmed that the government has dispatched security agencies in several regions...

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a nationwide crackdown on individuals facilitating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), including community elders. This directive comes ahead of December, a period known for increased FGM cases, with security teams already deployed in high-prevalence counties like Marakwet, West Pokot, and Samburu.

  • The prevalence of FGM in Kenya is estimated at 15% among women aged 15 to 49 years.
  • Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen ordered the crackdown, emphasizing legal action against all perpetrators, including women facilitating the practice.
  • Murkomen also highlighted government efforts to improve education infrastructure to empower girls and deter FGM.

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