Tag: GBV

Chief Justice Martha Koome proposes one-stop centres in fight against gender-based violence

Chief Justice Martha Koome has proposed a bold initiative to combat gender-based violence (GBV) through the creation of one-stop centres that integrate legal, medical, and psychological support for survivors. Speaking at the inaugural Gender Justice Change Makers Awards Gala on Thursday evening November 29, 2024, Koome highlighted the urgency of a multi-sectoral approach to address […]

Int’l Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: 5 femicide cases that shook Kenya in 2024

As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Kenya finds itself in mourning, grappling with a harrowing wave of femicides that have left the nation reeling. In his State of the Nation address on November 21, 2024, President William Ruto acknowledged that gender-based violence (GBV) had reached crisis levels, […]

‘I’m very much okay’ – Georgina Njenga speaks after video of her in altercation with a man surfaces

Content creator Georgina Njenga has spoken after a video circulated on social media showing her in a tense confrontation with a man. The video she posted and deleted showed an injured Georgina seated while the man told her to leave his home and seek medical attention. At one point, he accuses her of wanting to […]

Australians call for tougher laws on GBV as w0man killed every 4 days

Rallies have taken place across Australia in response to a wave of recent violence against women. Demonstrators want gender-based violence (GBV) to be declared a national emergency and stricter laws put in place to stop it. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the issue was a national crisis. BBC reports that in Australia, a woman has […]

When religious leaders become agents of GBV

In Kenya, the interaction between faith and daily life is strong, with religious leaders wielding a lot power over their communities. This impact is most seen in the trust placed in these leaders by their followers, particularly women, who often confide in them. However, this strong trust can have negative effects, especially when it comes […]

I used to earn Ksh1.1M monthly salary as radio presenter – Shaffie Weru

Kenyan media personality Shaffie Weru has opened up about his flourishing career as a radio presenter back in the day. Speaking to Mic Cheque podcast, the former Homeboyz radio presenter revealed that he was being paid Ksh1 million. “Just before tax, I made about Ksh1.1 million, and that was back in the day, naongea 2006. […]

Meru man who has been pushing his disabled wife in wheelchair chokes her to death

Reliable sources indicated that the man accused the lady of allegedly infecting him with HIV\AIDS, however they state that he has been taking her to the clinic to get her medicine.