ZERO TOLERANCE TO FGM: KENYA PREPARES FOR INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATIONS

BY PATIENCE SAMBA

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 Improved health and safety for girls and women, increased school retention, strengthened protection of human rights and accelerated progress towards gender equality are among the key benefits Kenyans are expected to gain as the country intensifies the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Ending the practice reduces life threatening health complications, lowers the burden on families and health systems, empowers girls to complete their education and participate fully in social and economic development, and contributes to safer, more inclusive and productive communities across the country.


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 These gains will be underscored during the national celebrations for the International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM, set to be held on 6th February 2026 at Rekere Grounds in Mata Ward,Taita Taveta County. The county is selected to host the event, with preparations already underway following a planning meeting led by the Anti-FGM Board, represented by Hashim Musa, which brought together national and county government officials, civil society organisations, development partners, clergy and other agencies to review the national FGM situation and guide planning. County Executive Committee Member(CECM) for Youth, Sports, Gender and Social Services Shedrack Mutungi reaffirmed the county’s commitment to ending FGM through community led awareness and action, noting that hosting the national event will strengthen advocacy, attract partnerships and resources, and position Taita Taveta at the centre of Kenya’s campaign to eliminate the harmful practice.

 

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