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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 Ntaiya's advocacy challenges harmful cultural practices like FGM through education, transforming community attitudes and empowering girls for a brighter future.
- Her establishment of the Kakenya Center for Excellence promotes holistic education, requiring parental commitment to protect girls from FGM and forced marriages.
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Kakenia's Journey to Education
Kakenia Natalya, born into the Maasai community in Kenya, faced daunting cultural expectations, including early engagement and female genital mutilation (FGM). Determined to continue her education, she negotiated with her father to attend school after undergoing FGM. This decision led her to the United States, where she earned a doctorate in education, becoming the first woman from her community to do so. Her educational journey exemplifies her commitment to breaking the traditional barriers placed on women in her culture.
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