Police lob tear gas to disperse anti-femicide protesters
Police have lobbed tear gas to disperse a small group of protesters in Nairobi who were calling for the end of femicide. The protesters went to the streets on the last day of 16 days of activism, which started on November 25 and is expected to end on December 10, 2024. Teargas thrown to disperse […]
Karen Nyamu proposes amendment to deny bail access to femicide perpetrators
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has proposed an amendment to deny bail access to femicide perpetrators. In an undated video shared via her X account on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Nyamu said that if the perpetrator is granted bail, he will be capable of committing the same offence since they can afford to pay the bail. […]
Ruto pledges tough action against femicide perpetrators as cases rise
President William Ruto has yet again weighed on the increase in cases of femicide ahead of the 16-day activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Speaking during the State of the Nation address in parliament on Thursday, November 21, 2024, Ruto said that many citizens have raised concerns about GBV and the increase of femicide. To deal […]
Ruto commits Ksh100M towards campaign against femicide
President William Ruto has revealed that women leaders have agreed to spearhead the nationwide awareness campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Speaking during a live press briefing at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Ruto said that his administration has committed Ksh100 million towards the 16 days of activism against GBV. In addition, Ruto […]