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First Lady Margaret Kenyatta launches beads trade initiative in fight against FGM

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta being received by CS for Sports, Amina Mohamed, chair of Ushanga Kenya Hellen Nkaissery and UNFPA Country Representative Ademola Olajide at KICC on December 6, 2021. [David Gichuru, Standard]

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta today launched beads initiative in an effort to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

The First Lady said designing and production of Johari beaded products will earn women and girls local and international markets and ultimately support the national drive to end FGM.

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