Report: Six out of 10 women suffer physical and sexual violence

The Judiciary and the Children’s Department have called for stronger community and institutional action to tackle sexual and gender-based violence in Bungoma...

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Reports indicate a high prevalence of violence against women and children in Bungoma County, Kenya, prompting calls for enhanced community and institutional action.

62% of women in Bungoma County have experienced physical violence, and 30% have faced sexual violence.
Key stakeholders include the Judiciary, Children’s Department, and non-state organization Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO).
Survivors face significant barriers to accessing justice, including a lack of safe spaces, financial constraints, and emotional unpreparedness for court proceedings, alongside under-reporting due to stigma and cultural beliefs.

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