Woman jailed for hosting FGM of four girls
DPP secures two concurrent 3-year sentences for woman who allowed home to be used for FGM. The post Woman jailed for hosting FGM of four girls appeared first on KBC Digital .
A woman has been sentenced to two concurrent three-year prison terms, or an alternative fine of Ksh200,000, for allowing her premises to be used for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and failing to report the offence. Mariam Daudi was convicted by the Kipini Mobile Court after the prosecution presented evidence that she facilitated the mutilation of four girls aged between six and 10 years, identified as F.S, M.I, R.H, and R.S.
The victims testified during the trial, which was presided over by Hon. Leah Wasige. Daudi's defence included a single witness, her brother, but the court found her guilty of two offences: using her premises for FGM and failing to report the crime. The trial magistrate emphasized that the case serves as a warning to communities that practice or promote FGM.
The Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act criminalizes both the practice itself and conduct that enables it, such as providing a venue for the act and not reporting incidents. The Director of Public Prosecutions reiterated its commitment to combating harmful practices and prosecuting perpetrators.
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