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September 18, 2025

Assessing how Dropping-Out of School due to FGM Influences Girls’ Transition from Primary to Secondary Schools in Narok South Sub-County, Narok County

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GNGlory NkathaLILucy IkiaraJIJohnson Ikiugu

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Overview

This analysis explores how dropout rates from female genital mutilation affect girls' school transitions in Narok County, suggesting urgent educational reforms.

Key Points

  • Transition rates for girls from primary to secondary schools are only 40%, indicating severe educational barriers.
  • Dropout rates are significantly influenced by FGM practices, leading to early marriages and psychosocial issues.
  • A mixed-methods approach reveals the multifaceted challenges that hinder girls’ educational progression.
  • Recommendations include better funding for resources like sanitary kits and hiring qualified guidance counselors.

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Nkatha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d461cb31b076d99fa61348https://doi.org/10.71274/ijpp.v13i3.615
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