Women leaders to lead vigil in memory of femicide victims

University of Nairobi Students Association president Ann Mwangi Mvurya (left) Kisumu women Rep Rosa Buyu (centre) former nominated senator Beatrice Elachi and former Nominated senator Judy Sijieny during a press conference at Serena hotel.

A nationwide campaign to rally Kenyans around efforts to curb cases of violence against women will kick off in Nairobi today.

The Embrace Women Group, which comprises female leaders and organisations such as UN Women, Equality Now, Creaw, Ngaaf, Black Light, among others, will lead the initiative.