Parents urged to stop circumcising their girls
Isiolo County culture chief officer Mustafa Kuntulo has urged parents to stop circumcising their daughters.
Blaming the backward practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) for teenage pregnancies, early marriage and a high school dropout rates among girls, Mr Kuntulo said parents should ensure that their children attain the highest level of education to secure their future.
“We should embrace cultural values that are beneficial and those that promote cohesion,” Mr Kuntulo said.