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Post-poll protests sexual abuse victims in Kisumu to get new shelters

Protestor allied to National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition demonstrate along the streets of Kisumu County on October 25, 2017. (Photo: Collins Oduor| Standard)

The county government has allocated Sh25 million for completion of safe houses to accommodate women who suffered sexual abuse during post-poll protests.

County Director for Gender Affairs Jane Obiero said the county government intends to make the safe houses operational starting next January.

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