Leaders in Makueni Push for Urgent Action to Curb Rising Femicide - May 2026

Leaders in Makueni are urgently addressing a disturbing surge in femicide and gender-based violence cases, calling for immediate action to protect women and girls. Kenyan leaders have strongly condemned the recent spate of killings targeting women across the country. In Baringo County, authorities are separately urging community collaboration to combat the harmful practice of female genital mutilation. The National Counter Terrorism Centre has also urged teachers to be vigilant in monitoring students' behavior to proactively identify and address potential radicalization and extremist activities within educational institutions.