GBV: 100 women, girls killed in last six months

Kenya Women Parliamentarians led by Chair Leah Sankaire (2nd right) during the launch of 'Komesha Dhuluma ' campaign ,a Presidential initiative that seeks to address Gender Based Violence (GBV) on Jan 16, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

More than 100 women and girls have been killed in the last six months as the country grapples with gender-based violence (GBV) that threatens the fabric of society.

Ministry of Interior released the latest figures as members of the Technical Working Group on Gender Violence were sworn into office to identify trends, hotspots, and causes contributing to GBV and femicides.