sexual and gender-based violence against women in sports Stories

Kenya tops East Africa in gender-based violence in sports with 69 per cent prevalence – report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The report shows a sharp increase in cases from 43 per cent in 2022 to 69 per cent, raising concerns over rising abuse targeting women athletes.

UNHCR warns of growing dangers for displaced women amid funding crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

Legal aid programmes that used to provide justice to victims have been dismantled, allowing perpetrators to act without consequences.

Kenya launches call centre in Nairobi to support victims of obstetric violence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

The new call centre is seen as a timely intervention to provide immediate help for women experiencing obstetric violence and ensure their cases are do...

Kewopa calls for multi-agency efforts to combat femicide and GBV
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The caucus of female MPs has called for stronger enforcement of existing laws and a national effort to raise awareness.

Stakeholders seek to end sexual violence against women, children in Coast
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 20, 2024

The ODPP's Regional Coordinator Peter Kiprop said Kwale County has seen a particularly high number of defilement cases.

Taita Taveta launches policy to curb sexual gender-based violence 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 09, 2024

The county government reaffirmed its dedication to providing accessible resources, including counselling services, legal assistance and shelters to su...

Raila Odinga demands swift action to curb femicide
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 27, 2024

Odinga advocated for life imprisonment for perpetrators of violence against women and emphasized the need for equal opportunities for women.

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