Published by:
Orchid Project
Year published:
2025
The national prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Kenya reduced from 37.6% of women aged 15–49 in 1998 to 14.8% in 2022. Orchid Project estimates that prevalence will drop to approximately 10% by 2030. This progress, however significant, is not equally distributed across the country. Ethnicity and social identity are primary drivers of FGM/C in Kenya, and this has created geographical hotspots where prevalence is well above the national average.
