Samburu elders break with tradition to keep girls in school Charity’s rescue highlights the devastating impact of child marriage, FGM and poverty on girls’ education. Gender 37 min ago

“We are committed to supporting girl-child education by making sure girls go to school and acquire education to make them equal to their male counterparts,” Mr Ndiwa said.

Speaking at Kisima Springs in Samburu Central, SCEA patron Richard Leiyagi said Samburu children have been left behind in education, with many of them, especially girls, out of school because of child marriage, FGM and poverty.

The Supreme Council of Sabaot elders last year denounced FGM and child marriage and committed to supporting government efforts to end the practices and promote girls’ education.