Women leaders launching crusade to end femicide, domestic violence

University of Nairobi Students Association President Ann Mwangi Mvurya (left), Kisumu women Rep Rosa Buyu (centre), Nairobi County Speaker Beatrice Elachi and Former Nominated senator Judy Sijieny during a press conference at Serena hotel [Standard]

From all corners of Kenya flow stories of tears that never dry up among bereaved families, and in Nairobi women leaders hold a candlelit vigil for those brutally killed as the nation is asked to stop and reflect. The 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.