A coalition of Kenyan rights groups has issued a 40-day ultimatum to the government to address the escalating crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, threatening nationwide protests and legal action if demands are not met.

• The coalition, comprising organizations like the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya and the Law Society of Kenya, accuses the government of a slow response.
• They are calling for the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage to establish a rapid response team and for the National Police Service to create specialized GBV units.
• Demands include establishing one-stop GBV response centres in high-prevalence counties and launching a nationwide anti-GBV campaign.

A taxi driver has been arrested in connection with the arson attack that tragically killed gospel singer Racheal Muthoni.

• The arrest occurred this evening following the incident.
• The victim was identified as gospel artist Racheal Muthoni.
• This development comes amidst growing calls to address the issue of femicide in the region.

The family of a murdered gospel singer has strongly denied viral social media claims that a tattoo was the reason for their relative's death. The family maintains the online narratives are false and do not reflect the truth of the tragic incident.

• The family is refuting claims linking a tattoo to the murder of a gospel singer.
• Viral social media posts are being criticized for spreading unsubstantiated information.
• The family is seeking to correct the narrative surrounding the singer's death.

Women in Nandi County held a peaceful protest against the alarming rise in femicide incidents across Kenya.

• The protest was a response to the escalating number of women being victims of violence and murder.
• Nandi County women are the key organizers and participants in this demonstration.
• The demonstration is part of a broader national outcry demanding action to curb gender-based violence.

Several advocacy groups are urging the Kenyan government to officially declare gender-based violence a national disaster. This call comes in response to increasing incidents of violence and killings against women across the country.

• Urgent action demanded to combat the rising tide of violence against women.
• Advocacy groups are calling for the Kenyan government to make a formal declaration.
• The appeal highlights the severity of gender-based violence as a national crisis requiring immediate intervention.