Lives Well Lived KAKENYA NTAIYA: the fight against FGM
Jan 30, 2025
Kakenya Ntaiya, a Maasai woman and advocate for girls' education, dedicates her life to combatting female genital mutilation (FGM) and early marriage in Kenya. She shares her journey from challenging harmful cultural practices to founding Kakenya's Dream, transforming her community. Kakenya highlights the significance of education in empowering girls and reshaping futures. She also discusses the importance of community collaboration and the ongoing fight against FGM, inspiring listeners to engage in this vital cause.
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Kakenya's Early Life and Education
- Kakenya Ntaiya, a Maasai woman, was engaged at five and underwent FGM.
- Despite this, she negotiated with her father to continue her education, earning a PhD.
Inspiration for Education
- Kakenya's desire for education stemmed from seeing female teachers.
- This inspired her to pursue a different path than early marriage, the norm for girls in her community.
Negotiating Education and FGM
- Kakenya agreed to FGM if her father allowed her to continue schooling.
- Her mother played a key role in her return to school by ensuring quick healing.
