Vinnbel foundation has come out to dispel suggestions that it was the Kisii County government that was running the anti-FGM campaign in the county, saying they were fully behind the one-week long seminar.
Speaking to journalists on Saturday at Elimu Academy where over 45 girls of ages 10-13 were housed, Vinnbel foundation director Elizabeth Vincent stated clearly that it was her organization that came up with the idea to see women educated and synthesised on the effects of FGM.
“Personally I thought of it and here we are starting it out with my fellow volunteers on educating and submitting more information to young ladies on alternative rite of passage and condemning the brutal Female Genital Mutilation (FGM),” said Vincent.
“This is the first time the foundation is working to have this information reach people and we are devoted to see our ladies live well and FGM free,” she claimed, noting that she had invited guests to deliver key note speeches including former MP Lina Chebii Kilimo.
Recently, the Kisii County had claimed responsibility of the one-week seminar through the Governor’s wife, but Vinnbel foundation has dispelled the claims stating that just like other stakeholders, the county was invited.
“It has come to my attention that some county workers have been seeking allowances in bid to associate their work in the facility and that is not good,” said Vincent.
The one-week seminar came to a close on Sunday December 7, with over 45 girls graduating to educate others on the benefits of alternative rite of passage.