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Kenya must say no to gender-based violence

Sicily Kariuki

Three years ago, a rape incident in Busia County involving a teenage girl known as 'Liz' sent shockwaves through Kenya and the world.

The nature of the assault was graphic and the public outrage that ensued was instrumental in agitating for justice. Since then, a number of similar cases have been reported by local media with equal condemnation.

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