Over 70 percent of children in Tiaty out of school
More than 70 percent of children in Tiaty constituency of Baringo County are yet to recognize and appreciate the value of going to school. The East Pokot Sub County Administrator, William
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Garissa county first lady calls for an end to early marriages
The Garissa County Governor's wife, Fardowsa Osman has appealed to area residents to say “no” to early marriages, FGM and all retrogressive cultural practices. Fardowsa was speaking on Sunday at the
Read onNew strategy in the fight against retrogressive customary practices mooted
Three non-government organizations have launched a complimentary effort to support the government in the fight against retrogressive cultural practices among pastoralist communities in Marsabit and Isiolo counties. The NGOs that have
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The Garissa County Commissioner (CC), Meru Mwangi has cautioned chiefs and their assistants against abetting retrogressive cultural practices that deny the girl child the right to education. Talking to KNA in
Read onFGM in Kenya, which way forward?
According to the United Nations` International Children`s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other
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