Domtila Chesang

Domtila Chesang is a Kenyan women’s rights activist known for her campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM). She is the founder and director of I_Rep Foundation, which is established to address various forms of violence against girls and women.

Chesang was born and raised in West Pokot County.

Activism Chesang began campaigning against FGM at 13 years old.

Chesang travels around the region to disseminate her campaign against FGM. She speaks in radio programs to destigmatize the topic. FGM is criminalized in 2011 but it remained prevalent.

Chesang worked with The Guardian’s end FGM media campaign.