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November 28, 2025
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Narok Court Punishes Grandfather and Accomplices for FGM on a Minor

Narok Court Punishes Grandfather and Accomplices for FGM on a Minor

On the first count of failing to report the commission of FGM, each was fined KSh 200,000 or two years’ imprisonment in default...

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A **Narok** court has convicted and sentenced three individuals, including a minor's grandfather, for offenses related to Female Genital Mutilation (**FGM**). The convictions underscore **Kenya's** ongoing efforts to combat **FGM**, particularly in high-prevalence areas like **Narok County**.

  • Convicts face fines totaling up to **KSh 415,000** or up to **6 years** imprisonment for various charges including aiding **FGM**, failing to report it, and failing to protect a child.
  • The **Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)** led the successful prosecution, announcing the ruling on **November 28, 2025**.
  • The grandfather, owner of the premises, was fined **KSh 200,000** or **2 years** imprisonment for aiding the offense, marking an increase in **FGM** prosecutions in **2025**.

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