President Ruto Calls on All Kenyans to Take Responsibility in Ending Gender-Based Violence
The Head of State urged parents and families to instil values of respect and non-violence within homes, describing the family unit as the first line of defence against abuse. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto has urged all Kenyans to actively participate in ending gender-based violence (GBV), emphasizing that the government alone cannot combat the issue. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during the launch of a new report, Ruto highlighted the need for collective action across all sectors of society.
- The president stated that ending GBV is a collective responsibility of all Kenyans, not just the government.
- The Technical Working Group report on Gender-Based Violence, including femicide, was launched, revealing troubling findings.
- President Ruto directed security agencies to respond firmly and professionally to GBV cases and called for decisive investigation and prosecution of perpetrators.
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