Aged eight, Nice Leng'ete was destined to undergo female genital mutilation, leave school and be married off to an older man, according to Maasai tradition.<br />She not only fought against FGM for herself but, through her bravery and persistence, helped overturn this centuries-old practice for thousands of Maasai girls across Kenya and Tanzania.<br />This is her story.<br />Nice Leng'ete is one of the nominees for Outlook Inspirations 2018. To find the other Outlook Inspirations nominees and for lots more details on how to suggest someone, take a look here. You'll also find our terms and conditions. Closing date is midnight GMT 6th April.<br />Video produced by Ellen Tsang and Andrea Kennedy. Footage by Ken Mungai.
