Government commits to ending gender violence in five years

Gender Cabinet Secretary Margaret Prof. Margaret Kobia (centre) chats with Kenya Editors' Guild vice-president Zubeidah Kananu (right) and Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Omungo during the Kenya Editors' Guild press club event at Stanley Hotel on October 8, 2021 [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

Gender Cabinet Secretary Margaret Kobia has said the government is committed to eradicating all forms of violence against women and children.

Speaking at a Press Club luncheon organised by the Kenya Editors Guild, Prof Kobia said the government is aiming at eradicating the vice by 2026.