Sheila, not her real name, a 12, year-old was forcefully married to an old man by her wealth-minded father whose aim was to increase his household wealth. In her community, parents are known to embrace this retrogressive practice of marrying off their daughters at a tender age in exchange for wealth. “I heard a knock…
When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, this saw a mass cutting of girls in West Pokot since schools had closed. The prevalence rate of FGM rose to 90%.2020 was a year defined by the pandemic and we were not able to do much because of the lockdown and the curfew restrictions. However, despite all the challenges,…
A father’s involvement in the lives of their daughters plays a critical role in their education, safety, and self-esteem. The stronger the bond, the closer the relationship. Besides, a strong bond creates room for daughters to open up to their dads about what they want. For instance, saying no to FGM, early marriage, their school…
