Kenya: Time to Revive Our 'Silicon Savannah'

20 December 2018

Once again, Kenya has been recognised for its innovation following the creation of a mobile app that seeks to reignite hope in the global war against female genital mutilation (FGM).

Five students of Kisumu Girls High School came up with I-cut, a mobile application that helps girls and women at the risk of FGM, and also victims, to report the matter to the authorities for rescue and medical treatment at the touch of a panic button.

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