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Originally published by Nation Newstop
January 28, 2026
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Report ties farming cycles, public transport to spike in GBV, femicide
These situational pressures [farming cycles/transport] create fertile grounds for violence to erupt in households...
✨ Key Highlights
A new report by the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence, chaired by former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza, identifies seasonal farming cycles, school calendars, tourism hubs, and public transport as major drivers of femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya.
- Coastal counties and border regions like Busia and Migori are identified as hotspots for sexual exploitation and trafficking.
- Physical violence in Uasin Gishu County spikes during harvesting seasons due to economic stress.
- Femicide cases are predominantly linked to romantic relationships, social isolation, and online dating, with victims often in their 20s and 30s.
- Public transport, particularly matatus and boda bodas, facilitates sexual harassment, while learning institutions also present risks due to weak reporting mechanisms.
- The report attributes the rise in violence to systemic failures, including a lack of political will, insufficient funding, and uncoordinated government responses.
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