Photos taken during public declaration

The banner at the Njuri Ncheke public declaration for abandonment of female genital mutilation.

A former circumciser demonstrates how they used to circumcise young girls and women

Former circumcisers, left, Zipporah Karema and centre,Cecilia Kigetu , testify how they used to circumcise young girls and women. They declared that they to have abandond the practice, right, Joyc Muriuki, Chairlady maendelo ya Wanawake, Larger Meru Region, translates to the guests.

Mr. Phares Rutere, the Secretary General, Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Elder, gives a speech befor the declaration

Mandeleo Ya Wanawake Chairperson, Rukia Subow speaks to the public during the function

Dr. K. K. Mugambi, Patron of Njuri Ncheke, hands over the signed declaration to Hon. Esther Murugi, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Development

The Minister, Hon. Esther Murugi and PS Dr. James Nyikal recieve the signed copy of the Public Declaration, behind them, the Njuri Ncheke Elders, sing the Council's anthem to enforce the declaration.