GBV taskforce proposes chemical castration for child sex offenders

TWG on Gender Based Violence led by Chairperson Nancy Baraza(centre) and Vice Sam Thenya(left) with National Gender and Equality Commission(NGEC) Chairperson Rehema Jaldesa(right) addressing the media during the Stakeholders Engagement meeting at KICC, Nairobi on April 4, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The Technical Working Group (TWG) on Gender-Based Violence has recommended amendments to the Sexual Offences Act, 2006, to introduce mandatory chemical castration for child sex offenders.

Speaking on NTV, the taskforce chairperson, Nancy Baraza, said the proposal was informed by the prevalence of sexual abuse against children in Kenya, including cases involving parents and guardians.