Kenyan women leaders are urging a shift from policy discussions to community action to combat escalating gender-based violence (GBV), stating that government interventions alone are insufficient.

• President William Ruto’s Advisor on Women’s Rights, Harriet Chiggai, emphasized the need for families, communities, and religious institutions to address the root causes of violence.
• This call comes amidst alarming statistics, including over 2,600 boys sodomised in Nairobi in 2023, and the widespread abuse occurring within homes.
• Women leaders also advocated for increased political participation by women to effectively shape policies and drive change.