A court in Narok has convicted and fined a grandfather and two others for their roles in the female genital mutilation of a minor. The sentences include substantial fines or prison terms in default. This ruling highlights ongoing efforts to eradicate the illegal practice in Kenya.
On November 28, 2025, the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Narok convicted three individuals for offences related to female genital mutilation (FGM) performed on a minor. The grandfather, who owned the premises where the procedure occurred, was found guilty of aiding the offence and fined KSh 200,000 or faced two years’ imprisonment in default.
The other two convicts were held accountable on two counts under the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2011. For failing to report the FGM, each received a KSh 200,000 fine or two years in prison. On the charge of aiding and abetting the performance of FGM, they faced the same penalty. Additionally, each was fined KSh 15,000 under Section 14 of the Children Act for failing to protect the child from harmful cultural practices.
The prosecution, led by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), successfully proved the case beyond doubt. The ODPP shared the convictions on its official X account, noting that the ruling strengthens the campaign against FGM in Narok and nationwide.
FGM has been prohibited in Kenya since 2011, yet Narok County reports some of the highest prevalence rates, as per the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. This case forms part of a rise in FGM prosecutions by the ODPP in 2025. The convicts must pay the fines immediately or serve the alternative prison terms.