Violence Stories

Over 1.6 million children supported in violence prevention - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

World Vision operates more than 900 projects, using over $889 million (approximately Sh114.8 billion) to fund its initiatives.

Man jailed for 35 years over robbery that claimed Greek national’s life
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), detectives from the Kilimani division swiftly launched investigations, which led to a b...

Sweden to tighten gun laws after mass shooting at school
Reuters  |  Feb 07, 2025

Seven women and four men between 28 and 68 years of age died in Tuesday's attack, including the suspect.

Human rights situation in Haiti remains ‘very alarming’, UN report finds
UN News  |  Feb 05, 2025

The report highlights three large-scale massacres that resulted in over 300 deaths, with the most severe attack occurring in the Wharf Jérémie neighbo...

Senator Orwoba: Kenya needs to cap timelines of all Gender-Based Violence cases to six months
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 01, 2025

The Senator says ending period poverty requires a 360-degree approach that entails advocacy, legislation as well as providing access to menstrual hygi...

Kenya's wave of deadly violence spurs women to fight back
Reuters  |  Jan 31, 2025

At least 97 women across Kenya were killed in femicides - intentional killings with a gender-related motivation - between August and October of last y...

Let's bring men on board to end femicide: NGEC chairperson Rehema Jaldessa
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 28, 2025

One question which arises is whether the National Gender and Equality Commission is effective in the war against gender-based violence in Kenya.

Fresh report on femicide in Kenya paints a dark future if no action is taken
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 27, 2025

The report comes just a fortnight after President William Ruto appointed a 42-member task force to address the alarming rise in femicide cases in the...

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...

How free emergency medical services are saving lives in Nairobi slums riddled with poverty, violence
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 12, 2025

Lavender House Clinic project is not only treating illnesses but transforming lives, one patient at a time.

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...

Police looking for man who injured sister in brutal attack in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 04, 2025

Ridwan claims her brother's anger stemmed from her decision to travel to Uganda without his approval.

Major events likely to influence security trajectory in Africa and beyond
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...

KNCHR slams police for violence on anti-abduction protesters, vows to take action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

In a statement, KNCHR condemned the violent dispersal of demonstrators by police, terming the actions unnecessary and disproportionate.

Kenya not legislatively fully ready to handle domestic violence, femicide – Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 29, 2024

Women in Kenya continue to face significant risks to their safety and well-being, contributing to a growing crisis in the country, the World Bank repo...

2024 one of the worst years in history for children in conflict - UNICEF assessment shows
UN News  |  Dec 29, 2024

From Palestine to Myanmar, Haiti to Sudan, the world is experiencing the highest number of conflicts since World War II.

Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 3
Reuters  |  Dec 25, 2024

Two reporters and a police officer were killed, said a journalist at the scene who asked not to be named.

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.

Mozambique's post-election unrest to hit economic growth, says IMF official
Reuters  |  Dec 19, 2024

Cyclone Chido, which made landfall in northern Mozambique over the weekend killing at least 34 people, has also dampened growth prospects.

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