By ISABEL GITHAEMore by this AuthorMeru Maendeleo ya Wanawake Chairperson Mary Kanana has warned of a rise in female circumcision in Meru County during the current holiday season. Speaking to Nation.co.ke on Wednesday, Ms Kanana has said the vice is normally prevalent at this time. “I urge parents to stop female genital mutilation and educate our girls that it has negative effects on their lives,” she said. She added that all Kenyans need to make deliberate efforts to improve the welfare of girls. Female circumcision is still practiced in Tharaka and some parts of Meru and Embu counties despite it being illegal.

Source: Daily Nation November 23, 2016 10:56 UTC