ROLL-OUT FOR THE ODPP ANTI-FGM PROSECUTION UNIT 1.

The Anti-fgm Prosecution Unit established last month by DPP

Tobiko has now rolled out to fgm- prone areas/counties of Kenya. 2. The roll-out program is as follows:

TEAM 1 S/No. 1. 2. 3. 4. TEAM 2 S/No. 1. 2. 3. 4. TEAM 3 S/No. 1. Areas/Counties Nairobi Dates 6th 12th April, 2014 Areas/Counties Kajiado Garissa Taita Taveta Tana River Dates 6th 12th April, 2014 4th 10th May, 2014 18th 24th May, 2014 8th 14th June, 2014 Areas/Counties Narok Kisii Kilgoris Kuria Dates 6th 12th April, 2014 4th 10th May, 2014 18th 24th May, 2014 8th 14th June, 2014

2. 3. 4. TEAM 4 S/No. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Meru Samburu Marsabit

4th 10th May, 2014 18th 24th May, 2014 8th 14th June, 2014

Areas/Counties Baringo Elgeyo Marakwet West Pokot Wajir

Dates 6th 12th April, 2014 4th 10th May, 2014 18th 24th May, 2014 8th 14th June, 2014

3.

The purpose of the visits is to enable the Unit to: Collect information and data on fgm and related crimes; Establish contacts and build partnerships with communities, local administrators, civil society organizations and other stakeholders on the ground; Undertake sensitization on the Anti-fgm laws.

4.

At the conclusion of the visits, the Unit is expected to; Prepare a comprehensive Report on FGM; Early/Forced

marriages; Propose strategies for combating these crimes; Prepare Standing Operating Procedures/Manuals on investigation and prosecution of fgm and related crimes. Review and propose amendments to the Anti-fgm Act (2011);

 Organise a national Stakeholders Forum to discuss its Report and develop a National Action Plan on fgm and related crimes. 5. More details may be obtained from the Head of Unit, Ms.

Christine Nanjala (PPC) on: Email: nmasambu@gmail.com

Cellphone: 0721336328 Office Line: 020-2732090

Dated 9th April, 2014. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION DIVISION ODPP