Leaders in Makueni Push for Urgent Action to Curb Rising Femicide - May 2026

Leaders in Makueni are urgently addressing a disturbing surge in femicide and gender-based violence cases, calling for immediate action to protect women and girls. Makueni Woman Rep Rose Museo is urging the government to take immediate action against the escalating rates of femicide and a concerning rise in child kidnappings. Kenyan leaders have strongly condemned the recent spate of killings targeting women across the country. Meanwhile, authorities in Baringo County are urging community collaboration to combat the harmful practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has also urged teachers to be vigilant in monitoring students' behavior to proactively identify potential radicalization and extremist activities within educational institutions.