The government must devolve the fight against female genital mutilation if the war is to be won.
Prof Olive Mugenda told the Star that on several occasions, decisions are made by people in Nairobi, who may not be on the ground to know if they are implemented.
“If the governors and woman representatives can get into the fight and get to the bottom of the matter I think that can help,” Mugenda said.
She said the practice is rampant in the interior and far counties such as Baringo, Garissa, Isiolo and Taita Taveta and doing it a local level will go a long way in the fight.
“Kenya should make sure the law is followed because those breaking the law in the name of culture should also be dealt with,” she said.
The scholar said because of the government’s resolve to end FGM, some families have changed tack and are now doing it in the darkness.
Public Service CS Margaret Kobia said in the absence of goodwill from the people, the fight against the outdated practice will continue for many generations to come.
