Kenya: Pastoralist community embraces education of girls

Context of Challenges
Approximately 23% of girls in Kenya are married before the age of 18. In West Pokot County, traditional practices such as early child marriage and female genital mutilation have historically limited educational and socioeconomic opportunities for women.

Shifting Perspectives
Community attitudes toward girls’ education are gradually improving, with more girls remaining in school.

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