Women leaders call for protection during nationwide protests

An anti-riot police officer confronts a Gen Z protester in Kitengela during a memorial demonstration against last year’s Finance Bill. [Photo, Standard]

Kenyan women leaders have urged the government to safeguard women and youth participating in the ongoing nationwide protests, highlighting a disturbing increase in targeted attacks and excessive police force.

Speaking on Spice FM on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, political scientist Dr. Njoki Wamai and Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNCHR) programme advisor Irene Soila emphasised that women’s voices continue to be marginalised in the national discourse.