From left: Men End FGM Founder Tony Mwebia, Anti-FGM Board member Joseline Mwangi, Mr Stephen Kalunyu and Isiolo Interfaith Network Chairman Ahmed Sett and address journalists at Isiolo town Catholic Church on September 27, 2020.
Mr Mwebia said men have not been adequately involved in previous campaigns, thus impeding efforts to eradicate the vice.
A number of men in the pastoral communities demand that girls undergo the cut before they get married.
Ms Joseline Mwangi said men are at the centre of the female cut practice which can only be eliminated if they denounce it.
The fight against female circumcision (FGM) in Isiolo County has received major boost after an organisation rolled out training for a group of 20 men to champion efforts to end the outdated practice.
The two-day training by Men End FGM in collaboration with the Anti-FGM Board and the Isiolo County Government was intended to prepare the group to reach out to other men who are decision makers and are influential in the African family setup.
