Thursday, 19 July 2018

County revives ancient rules as circumcision season checks in

An initiate (Omusinde) is taken through a circumcision rite during a night vigil (Khuminya) while dancing with ringing bells (Chinyimba), before facing the knife in the morning. The hugely popular event is done every year in August. PHOTO | FILE The County Government of Bungoma has put in place strict guidelines for traditional circumcisers ahead of the ritual