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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
March 23, 2026
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DCJ Mwilu calls for stronger judicial protection for vulnerable women, children
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu has urged High Court judges to strengthen judicial responses in cases affecting vulnerable women and children, citing rising incidents of sexual and gender-based violence and persistent barriers to justice...
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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu is calling for heightened judicial protection for vulnerable women and children, urging High Court judges to adopt more responsive and humane approaches to address rising sexual and gender-based violence and barriers to justice.
- Key issue: Increasing cases of gender-based violence, including femicide, and children facing multidimensional poverty that limits access to justice.
- Key person: Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu, speaking at the High Court Leaders Conference in Naivasha.
- Notable detail: Vulnerable groups' access to justice is hampered by structural challenges like cost, accessibility, social stigma, and fear of retaliation.
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