Nakuru Human Rights Groups Demand Urgent Action on GBV and Feminicide Report
The groups noted that the task force urged the government to declare GBV and feminicide a national crisis yet not strict measures have been put in place to end the vice. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Human rights groups in Nakuru are demanding urgent government action on a report addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Feminicide. The activists argue that despite recommendations for stricter measures and a national crisis declaration, insufficient action has been taken.
- The Multi-sectoral Task Force recommended creating a GBV and Feminicide police unit and allocating Sh50 billion for a GBV fund starting the 2026/2027 Financial Year.
- Key figures include Human Rights Defender Melanie Otieno and Executive Director of Health Champions Organization, Martin Lunalo.
- Activists also highlighted concerns about lenient punishments for offenders and criticized the slow government response to the task force's findings, as well as poor maternal health services in Nakuru County.
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