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June 1, 2026
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Why activists want State to declare femicide a national crisis

Why activists want State to declare femicide a national crisis

"Every life lost to femicide or infanticide represents a failure of society and the justice system."..

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Hundreds of activists and citizens marched in Nairobi on June 1, 2026, to protest the escalating rates of femicide and child disappearances in Kenya.

  • Activists documented 67 femicide cases in Kenya as of January 2026.
  • Key organizations involved include Usikimye and the Law Society of Kenya.
  • Protesters specifically criticized the government's inaction on recommendations from a Presidential task force to combat gender-based violence.

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