200 rescued girls graduate after training in Kajiado

Kenya joins the world in celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child today with a renewed push to end retrogressive cultural practices like female genital mutilation and child marriage. Speaking in Kajiado County, Chief Justice Martha Koome insisted on the need to create a safe community for both boys and girls to thrive, and maximize their full potential. The Chief Justice was speaking at the NICE Foundation safe shelter, during the graduation of 200 girls; some of whom were rescued from different forms of violence. The girls undertook skills training and leadership programmes aimed at empowering them to rebuild their lives, become self-reliant and pursue their dreams. Over 1,500 girls have benefited from the programmes over the past five years. The event also featured the launch of a digital hub at the centre, aimed at expanding the girls' access to digital skills and new opportunities.