Increased violence, murder cases: What could be the cause?

Kenya has, of late, reported increased cases of gender-based violence. [Courtesy]

Financial distress, family pressure, and an uncertain future as a result of Covid-19 crisis have directly or indirectly contributed to the spike of domestic violence cases in Kenya, a psychology expert says.

Dr. Susan Gitau, the Head of Department (Counselling Psychology) at the Africa Nazarene University, says moments of crises subject the brain to high pressure, consequently making one to exhibit uncharacteristic behaviour.