Abstract: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genitals are intentionally cut, remove or changed, without any medical reason but to fulfill some of the cultural or traditional practices that marks female rite of passage into womanhood. These traditional reasons are considered as the primary factor behind FGM for most of the African societies.
The study focuses on the role of the county government in the efforts to eradicate FGM in Samburu County. Research study was conducted among the people living in Wamba Sub-County of Samburu, where this practice is commonly carried out. In executing this study, both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. Qualitative methods used included individual interviews; key informant interviews; telephone interviews and focus group discussions. Secondary data was also used in this study.
The findings of the study shows that, though a number of residents in the area still espouse FGM, County government have played a key role in fighting the vice. According to this research, those who still support the practice are motivated by conservatives nature of their tradition.
Despite this force of tradition, there are various efforts that are being employed by the county government in support of a section of the community leaders to eliminate the vice.
Well-coordinated efforts by the county and the local community doesn’t mean the FGM has already eradicated, members of the community are still holding into the practice.
Keywords: Devolution Mitigating, Genital Mutilation.
Title: Role of Devolution in Mitigating Female Genital Mutilation: A case of Samburu County
Author: Sarah C. Lesiamito, Dr. Kepha Ombui
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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