The Kenyan government is fast-tracking measures to combat the escalating rates of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, according to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. The government is accelerating the implementation of recommendations from a Presidential Technical Working Group.

• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki reported that recommendations from the Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide are being implemented.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is leading efforts to strengthen governmental responses, with some interventions requiring Cabinet and Parliament approval.
• The initiative also aims to support Kenya's ratification of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.