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Female lawmakers lead "Komesha Dhuluma" campaign to tackle GBV, femicide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

The initiative which received strong backing from President William Ruto, who allocated Sh 100 million to support the campaign, will be coordinated wi...

Ruto sets up working group to combat gender-based violence, femicide
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Former Deputy Chief Justice Dr Nancy Baraza has been appointed as the Chairperson of the working group also comprised of notable figures amongst them...

Kenya grapples with alarming surge in GBV, femicide after 100 women murdered in four months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

A total of 7,107 cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) were reported since September 2023.

State mulls establishment of fund to tackle Gender-Based Violence amid rising cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

Mudavadi revealed that the fund will be managed under the Office of the Women's Rights Adviser and will be used to bolster state programmes and campai...

Human Rights groups condemn police brutality against femicide protestors in Nairobi CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2024

Rights groups expressed outrage over the use of excessive force, including tear gas, to disperse demonstrators marching against the alarming epidemic...

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partners, family members - UN report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

In 2023, 51,100 women and girls lost their lives, a rise from 48,800 victims in 2022.

Activists stage city protests, demand Ruto to declare femicide a national disaster
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 25, 2024

President William Ruto last week committed Sh100 million towards the Safe Home, Safe Space Campaign that seeks to end femicide cases across the countr...

How father of my kids turned to a monster, Florence Wanjiku recounts after brutal attack
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 25, 2024

The couple had previously co-managed a lands and property company located in the heart of Nakuru City, but their relationship soured after Wanjiku dem...

Nakuru man accused of stabbing partner 18 times surrenders to police
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

Wanjiku, currently hospitalised, revealed that the attack stemmed from unresolved business and relationship disputes.

Manhunt launched for church official who stabbed partner 18 times
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

Njeri, who is now receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru, said the attack stemmed from both business and relationship issues.

Parliament petitioned to declare femicide, GBV a national disaster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

According to data shared by Christine Kungu, Chairperson of the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Kenya, at least 97 women have been killed in the...

Alarm as Nairobi records most gender-based violence cases nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

Human rights organisations continue to pressure the government to adopt a more comprehensive approach to addressing femicide and gender-based violence...

State embarks on a study of rising femicide cases in the country
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 08, 2024

The study will also seek to establish whether the crimes are committed by individuals or groups of people.

Safe houses for GBV victims to be built in Nairobi amid rising femicide cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced that currently, one safe house, funded by the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), is al...

State not doing enough to curb rising femicide cases, says human rights coalition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2024

The group noted the lack of consistent case follow-ups, reporting instances where individuals pursuing justice have faced intimidation and threats.

We must dismantle systems that are enabling femicide, CJ Koome says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 01, 2024

She encouraged Kenyans to actively oppose femicide and advocate for the safety and dignity of women and children.

Ruto directs security agencies to deal firmly with perpetrators of femicide
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 01, 2024

The President urged women and all Kenyans to be careful with their interactions with strangers and people that they feel insecure about.

Rita Waeni murder: DCI appeals for help in tracing key suspect
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2024

DCI says detailed statements by persons of interest have been recorded and more data sourced from digital platforms to ensure all leads are used.

Activists criticise 30-year sentence for ex-Riruta MCA in wife's murder
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 12, 2024

The activists are planning to hold demonstrations in Nairobi next week to register their dissatisfaction with the sentence.

Kwale man confesses to killing wife, surrenders to police
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 13, 2024

Police are investigating the incident at Julani village in Samburu Sub-county to establish James Njemo Kauli's motive.

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