Concerns over rise of technology-enabled gender-based violence

Chief Justice Martha Koome, during the National Conference on Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence held in Nairobi on December 9, 2024. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

Stakeholders have voiced concern over the rise of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in the country, targeting women and girls.

The violence, according to Chief Justice Martha Koome, is manifested through stalking, cyberbullying, sexual harassment, defamation, and exploitation.