Western Kenya's traditional circumcision season is underway, governed by a strict code of conduct for circumcisers, known as Omukhebi or Ngaribas.

• The strict code prohibits sex, alcohol, drugs, and attending funerals during the five-month season.
• Veteran circumciser Siminu Wekesa emphasizes the rules maintain spiritual integrity and protect the initiates.
• Practitioners like Rajab Kituyi highlight the need for steady hands and clear vision, necessitating abstinence from alcohol.
• Concerns are raised about hygiene and the need for certified circumcisers, with calls for government support in training and emergency preparedness.