brought the issue to the national limelight during her first term as an MP. Her stance on the issue backfired immediately in her village because the practice is still considered sacred. She had to backtrack in order to save her political career. In spite of this setback, she has managed to influence many families who would have otherwise allowed their daughters to be circumcised. References 1963 births Living people Members of the National Assembly (Kenya) 20th-century Kenyan women politicians 20th-century Kenyan politicians National Rainbow Coalition politicians 21st-century Kenyan women politicians 21st-century Kenyan politicians