Pregnant Mother Dies After Forced FGM Keiyo South, Co- Wife Survives
the two women were dubjected to brutal rite in secrecy.
By Dorothy Yegon
A 34-year-old pregnant mother of three from Kacholwo village, Keiyo South sub-county tragically dies after being forced to undergo Female Genital Mutilation(FGM).
The woman bled to death following the lethal outlawed procedure, while her 45-year-old co- wife survived after experiencing excessive bleeding and was rushed to Kamwosor sub-county Hospital for treatment.
According to Keiyo South Deputy County Commissioner Diana wekesa, the two women were dubjected to brutal rite in secrecy.
The attack was reportedly tied to a traditional belief that it would be a bad omen for uncircumcised women to prepare food for circumcised sons.
The family had planned to have the sons of the first wife circumcised this coming saturday, and the two women were forced to undergo FGM as part of the ritual.
Wekesa confirmed that the husband who allegedly, orchestrated the attack fled the scene after the incident. Authorities are now on the lookout or him.
"This tragic loss of life, and we urge residents to report such incidents before they happen", said wekesa.
FGM is illegal,harmful and must be stopped to prevent further loss of life. Local authorities are calling on the community to work together to end such dangerous traditional practices.
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