The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Technical Working Group has urged the National Treasury to allocate Sh50 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year to combat femicide and GBV in Kenya. This funding aims to establish a dedicated response fund and comprehensive support for survivors.

• The proposed allocation of Sh50 billion would create a National GBV and Femicide Response Fund.
• Nancy Baraza, taskforce chairperson, highlighted the need for sustained financing for survivor support including medical care, counseling, and legal aid.
• The taskforce also recommended investment in one-stop GBV recovery centres across all 47 counties and noted that Kenya loses an estimated Sh46 billion annually due to GBV.