Victims of domestic abuse in Kenya to be treated at rescue centres

Gender Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki

NAIROBI: The government will put up rescue centres where victims of gender violence can seek help in case of abuse. Gender Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki said the government would set up centres in key hospitals in Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu.

“The government has not only invested in ensuring there is legislation on the vice, but will also invest in establishing rescue centres in major hospitals. We are engaging faith-based organisations, religious and community leaders to join hands with the government in fighting this vice,” said Ms Kariuki.