Tag Archives: FGM
Nyaribo pushes education, economic empowerment to end FGM
Oct 11, 2026 at 09:38 PM
By GPC Reporter Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending female genital mutilation (FGM), saying education and economic empowerment are key to protecting girls from harmful cultural practices. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Environment County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Dr John Matiang’i during the International Day of the […]
Hidden FGM cases worry MPs as data gap widens
Sep 23, 2026 at 02:59 PM
Narok North MP Agnes Pareyio said the fight must reach “the deepest parts of our villages” if authorities are to understand the true extent of the practice.
Nyaribo, Mogaka Honor Gender Rights Icon Catherine Nyamato’s Legacy
Jul 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
By KPC Correspondent Kenya is mourning the passing of Catherine Nyamato, a pioneering gender rights activist, civic educator, and former nominated Member of Parliament for West Mugirango. Known affectionately as Ekerebi (headscarf) by her constituents, Nyamato leaves behind a legacy of fearless advocacy and transformative leadership. She got nominated by former President Daniel Moi during […]
REPUBLISHED: Kenyan activists, lawmakers join hands to “break the blade”
Nov 01, 2024 at 11:12 AM
By Arnold Ageta Female lawmakers and activists are making a joint push against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), an outlawed practice that continues to persist. Members of Kenya Women Parliamentarians (KEWOPA), women’s rights organization Nguvu Collective, and the Anti-FGM Board combined forces in a bid to eradicate FGM through a creative campaign dubbed “Break The Blade.” […]