Member of Parliament (MP) George Kaluma has called for a nationwide halt to all forms of genital mutilation, emphasizing the urgent need to protect the dignity of young people in Kenya.
In a statement shared on his official X account on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Kaluma expressed his concerns over the rising cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), teenage pregnancies, and early marriages, noting that communities where male circumcision is practised are among the most affected.
He further questioned the logic behind the practice of FGM by some communities in the country.
“Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), teenage pregnancies and early marriages are on the rise in most communities that practice male genital mutilation (circumcision). Why should men from communities that practice female genital mutilation chop their daughter’s genitals and then flock to ladies from communities that don’t practice it, if FGM is good?”MP Kaluma stated.
The vocal MP went on to point out that, worldwide, circumcision is practised by a minority group adding that the FGM and male circumcision should be reconsidered.
“Across the world, circumcision is practised by barely 10% of small, weak and dirty men. Let us stop all forms of genital mutilation in Kenya and keep our young people from these social vices,” Kaluma said.
His remarks come at a time when the country is struggling with the rising troubles of FGM practice in some communities, teenage pregnancies, and early marriages.
