The Kenyan government is intensifying its crackdown on gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide following a recent surge in brutal killings that have alarmed the public.

• The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services is prioritizing expedited prosecutions, stricter penalties, and enhanced survivor protection.
• Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo emphasized a zero-tolerance approach to police inaction in handling GBV complaints.
• Key incidents prompting this response include the killings of Rachael Wandeto and a Form Three student, alongside a daylight stabbing in Kilimani.