Alternative Rite of Passage Preserving Culture, Protecting Futures
For generations, the Maasai rite of passage has carried profound meaning, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. Yet for girls, this journey was long overshadowed by female genital mutilation (FGM), a harmful cultural practice that robbed many of their health, education, automony and dignity. In Narok West Sub-County, the picture is slowly changing. National data shows the prevalence of FGM dropping from 78% in 2014 to 51% in 2022 , with some communities reporting rates as low...
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