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Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya
Sep 10 2009, Global Report

Female Genital mutilation has been and I bet still is a hot debate as many communities tend to disagree with the notion that the practice is illegal and a human right abuse. Currently, Thirty-seven communities still practice female genital...

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My Contribution to the Committee of Experts - Thinking beyond the Petty Politics and Comba
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Climate Change in Kenya
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