Leaders in Kisii County supporting FGM have been put on notice by members of the Muslim community.
Led by Abdala Ali, the Muslims warned parents to seize from pushing their girls to undergo Female Genital mutilation.
"Such parents should be arrested and face prosecution. Let it be known that we Muslims do not support the retrogressive act," he said.
"FGM is an illegal practice which is punishable by law and the Muslim community does not recognize the outlawed practice. Those claiming that Muslims are supporting FGM are misleading members of the public," Mr Ali added.
He asked the police to crackdown parents championing for .
"Police with the help of chiefs located deep in the village should help the government to ensure FGM practice does not take place here," he said.
Mr Ali added that anti-FGM campaigns should be intensified across the county to sensitize locals on the dangers of FGM practice on girls.
"Public forums should be organized across the county to help parents understand the dangers of FGM. Girls should also report parents who want them undergo the cut.
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