Kenya grapples with rising femicide as Central leads in cases

Kenya is experiencing a disturbing rise in femicide, with the Central region reporting the highest number of cases according to the National Police Service (NPS).

Rights defenders flag rising trend in femicide cases

Human rights actors in Kenya are sounding the alarm over a significant and troubling increase in femicide cases, highlighting a period of heightened risk for women and human rights defenders.

Rights groups threaten strike over rising femicide cases

A coalition of Kenyan rights groups has issued a 40-day ultimatum to the government to address the escalating crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, threatening nationwide protests and legal action if demands are not met.

Nandi women hold peaceful protest over increasing cases of femicide across Kenya

Vocal Africa raises alarm over rising femicide cases in Kenya

FIDA gives government 40 days to act on rising femicide cases

FIDA-Kenya has issued a 40-day ultimatum to the Kenyan government, demanding urgent action to combat the escalating crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide.