Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County| Land disputes and rampant substance abuse have emerged as leading causes of gender-based violence (GBV) in Kirinyaga County, according to findings presented during a public engagement forum held by the Presidential Taskforce on Gender-Based Violence. The forum, which took place at the Kirinyaga Central Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Hall in Kerugoya, drew […]
•A Call to Action for Parents and Society Gender and Affirmative Action Principal Secretary (PS) Ann Wang’ombe has made a passionate appeal to parents, urging them to take an active role in shaping their children’s values as a means to curb the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. Speaking during a Thanksgiving […]
Isiolo County witnessed a powerful call for action as InformAction-Kenya, a non-governmental organization, joined key stakeholders and community members to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The event saw local communities presenting a petition demanding immediate government intervention to address the escalating cases of gender-based violence (GBV), FGM, and […]
Elgeyo Marakwet County is witnessing a disturbing rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases, with reported incidents escalating from 234 in 2023 to 322 in 2024, according to data from the county’s Officer in Charge of Reproductive Health, Jonathan Tanui. This sharp increase has prompted urgent calls for swift and comprehensive measures to address the growing […]
