Remarks by Trans Nzoia County CECM Spark Uproar Among FGM Survivors
By Joan Cherop CECM Phanice Khatundi at a past event. Phanice Khatundi, the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, and Fisheries, also serving as the acting CECM for Lands in Trans Nzoia County, has found herself at the center of controversy following remarks that have drawn sharp criticism from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) survivors and advocates. Khatundi reportedly insinuated that a female politician "feels like men" because she comes from a community known to practice FGM. Her comments have been widely condemned as insensitive and damaging, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and undermining the ongoing efforts to combat the practice and support survivors. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AFv5uQKdK/ FGM is a deeply entrenched issue in Kenya, with a prevalence rate of 15% among women aged 15 to 49, according to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. Despite legal prohibitions, the practice persists in some communities, inflic...