Approximately 340 girls have been rescued and are currently being sheltered in three rescue centres in the Kuria region as the government intensifies its efforts to combat female genital mutilation (FGM).
Migori County Commissioner Kisilu Mutua confirmed the rescue and announced the arrest of four perpetrators, along with the discovery of 72 knives used in the illegal procedure.
This year has seen a troubling rise in FGM practices, with several Kuria clans choosing to continue the harmful tradition.
“In December and November, we witnessed the highest number of FGM cases in both Kuria Sub-Counties compared to previous years,” Mutua noted.
Security forces are focusing on eradicating this harmful practice, especially cross-border FGM, which remains prevalent between Kenya and Tanzania.
Mutua urged Kuria parents to protect their daughters and warned guardians that those who subject girls to FGM will face legal consequences.
“We call on parents, especially within the Kuria community, to safeguard their daughters. Any guardian involved in FGM will be held accountable under the law,” he said.

Migori County Commissioner Kisilu Mutua.
A multi-agency security team will continue collaborating with Tanzanian authorities to combat cross-border FGM effectively.
The crackdown follows growing concerns from various Migori civil society organizations (CSOs) about the increasing cases of FGM in Kuria West and Kuria East sub-counties.