James Mwaura who was stabbed by youths on August 30, 2020. The incident occurred during a circumcision ceremony in Tayari village, Nakuru County. [Kennedy Gachuhi, Standard]. On August 21, residents ...

Every December, thousands of Kenyan boys mark the transition from childhood to adulthood through a sacred rite of passage, circumcision. It's a tradition deeply rooted among tribes in the East African ...

As the school holidays approach, many Kenyan families are preparing their sons for initiation rites. But what if these cultural milestones trigger hidden fears instead of strength? One boy’s quiet ...

How does a 21st-century boy reach manhood? In some cultures the rite of passage is clear. In others, not so much.

MANILA, Philippines — Remember how young boys at the age of puberty are subject to a crude method of circumcision in the province as a rite of passage from childhood into manhood? Conducted for free ...

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - The jailing of an Ethiopian in the United States for circumcising his daughter with scissors has fueled a passionate debate across Africa, with many approving the punishment ...

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Hundreds of Ethiopians took to the streets of Addis Ababa on Saturday calling for a retrial of an Ethiopian jailed in the United States for circumcising his daughter. In what ...