Anti FGM Board-Kenya

Elders remain one of the strongest voices in protecting girls from Female Ge***al Mutilation.

In Ndanai, Sotik Sub-county, Bomet County, community elders, both men and women, came together for a candid conversation on the harmful effects of FGM, the law prohibiting the practice, and the collective responsibility of communities in safeguarding girls.

The engagement highlighted the important role elders continue to play in shaping social norms, guiding families, and championing positive cultural values that uphold the dignity, health, and future of girls.

Ending FGM requires whole-community action and elders are critical partners in that journey.


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Today, we engaged religious leaders in Borabu Constituency, Nyamira County, in a meaningful dialogue on the collective role of faith leaders in ending FGM and protecting the rights and dignity of girls in our communities.

Religious leaders remain powerful voices of influence, guidance, and hope. Through faith-based advocacy, community sensitization, and standing firmly for the wellbeing of children, they continue to play a critical role in challenging harmful practices and promoting positive social change.

, we can eliminate FGM in our communities for good.

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Educators remain our first line of defense in the fight against FGM by identifying students at risk and providing a safety net for the school-going girls. They act as referral pathways between the schools and the local administration ensuring immediate interventions have been put in place.

We held an interactive meeting with primary schools teachers and headteachers drawn from Kathwana, Igamba Ng'ombe Sub-County in Tharaka Nithi County.

The teachers committed to educating students on the negative impacts of FGM and how to report in case of any incidents or planned ceremonies.

Schools are safe spaces where every girl should be given a chance to dream and achieve their goals without fear of being stripped off their dignity.

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Today, we engaged the Nyamira South Sub-County Anti-FGM Steering Committee in a crucial conversation on strengthening coordination and accelerating efforts towards the abandonment of FGM in the region.

According to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS), Nyamira County remains among the counties with a high prevalence of FGM, estimated at about 74.7% (girls and women between ages 15 to 49, with medicalization of the practice being a major concern.

The meeting focused on:

-The provisions of the Prohibition of Female Ge***al Mutilation Act, 2011

-The mandate and role of the Anti-FGM Board

-The role of Sub-County Anti-FGM Steering Committees in prevention, coordination, reporting, and protection of girls and women.

-Strengthening multi-sectoral collaboration to address emerging trends, including medicalized FGM

Ending FGM requires collective action from government agencies, health professionals, community leaders, law enforcement, and citizens. If we do this , we can protect girls, uphold the law, and safeguard the dignity and rights of every child.
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In a bid to eliminate FGM and protect the dignity of girls and women, the Tharaka Nithi County Anti-FGM Steering committee held a multi-sectoral meeting in Chuka, Chuka Sub-County to deliberate on the FGM situation at the county.

The meeting brought together state and non state actors including local leaders, civil society organisations and religious leaders.

The committee focused on strengthening the capacity of the partners in the fight against FGM. The meeting was aimed at moving beyond the policies towards a community-led enforcement.

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Today, we engaged teachers drawn from primary schools across Kuria West Sub-county in a crucial conversation on protecting our girls from Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM).
The forum sought to strengthen school-based prevention efforts through the establishment of Anti-FGM Clubs in primary schools, creating safe spaces where children can learn, speak up, and grow free from harmful practices.
In many communities, girls of primary school-going age and those completing primary education remain most vulnerable to FGM. This makes schools and teachers key partners in early prevention, mentorship, and protection.
By working together with educators, parents, leaders, and communities, we can safeguard the future, dignity, and dreams of every girl child.



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Led by young campaigner and officers from Anti-FGM Board, we officially launched the Youth Anti FGM Network Kenya (YANK) Tharaka Nithi County Chapter. This marks an important moment in the quest to eliminate FGM in the county.

While the county's prevalence rate stands at 27%, slightly higher than the national average, the momentum for change remains unstoppable!

The launch was held at Chiakariga Girls High School, Chiakariga Sub-County in Tharaka Nithi County. The youth vowed to protect girls, build a safer community and preserve their dignity.
The launch was attended by Mary Mugambi, Gender Director Tharaka Nithi County, James Gitari, AFRICOMM amongst other partners.

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We were in Kisii County for the launch of the Youth Anti-FGM Network-Kenya (Kisii Chapter).
This chapter brings together passionate young people committed to ending FGM and championing the rights, health, and dignity of girls in our communities.
Through advocacy, dialogue, and community engagement, YANK Kisii will amplify youth voices and drive change from within, because the future belongs to a generation that refuses to stay silent.
By joining forces, we can safeguard every girl and foster communities that have moved beyond harmful practices.


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The youth gathered with one voice to affirm their position as the generation that ends FGM in the country.

The Board was in Kathangariri Village, Nginda Ward, Manyatta Sub-County to launch the Youth Anti-FGM Network Kenya Embu County Chapter.

The power to lies in the collective responsibility by breaking the silence, standing up and changing the narrative for the generations to come.

Present at the meeting were Sophia Wawira, Chief Kathangariri; Chief Kibugu Moses Njagi; Joseph Gichovi, Mbuvori Location; Mercy Njururi, Assistant Chief Kagumori; Kerry Kathuri, Assistant Chief Rugumo; James Njogu, Assistant Chief Ngoviu; Obed Munyi, Assistant Chief Kibugu; Teresia Mwaniki, CHP; Ann Kirimi, Director Kuza Mama Africa, amongst other partners.

Today, the Anti FGM Board-Kenya was in Laare, Igembe North in Meru County for the FGM survivors forum.
Through peer support and sharing of their stories, the survivors of FGM turn their stories into action.

The survivors were drawn from Mutuati, Kiengo, Igembe South, Igembe Central and Igembe South Sub-Counties. The survivors know firsthand the pain and have the power to persuade in the communities.

Present were Vincent Ogutu, ACC I Igembe North Sub-County; Chief Inspector Weldon Odhiambo, OCS Laare Police Station;Deputy Director Gender Winfred Muuthia, Meru County; Purity Karimi, Sub-County Youth Director Igembe North.

The Anti-FGM Board was in Kegonga, Kuria East, today for a National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) engagement and coordination meeting. The forum brought together the Deputy County Commissioner, Assistant County Commissioners, Chiefs, and Nyumba Kumi elders from across the sub-county.
The NGAOs reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination to prevent FGM ahead of the anticipated December 2026 cutting season in Kuria.
Speaking during the engagement, the Deputy County Commissioner emphasised the enforcement of the law, noting that perpetrators of FGM will be held accountable. Administrators were urged to remain vigilant and proactive in reporting and responding to cases, with early action seen as key to protecting girls at risk.
The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) reiterated the provisions of the Prohibition of FGM Act, 2011, underscoring the legal consequences of the practice. He further called on administrators to remain alert and report cases to safeguard girls from this harmful practice.