Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat

 Sexual violence concept. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) has emerged as one of the most alarming cross-county security threats in the country, according to the Jukwaa la Usalama Report unveiled on Tuesday by President William Ruto. 

The report, compiled after months of nationwide tour by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration from April to October 2025, captures the country’s prevailing security concerns, service delivery gaps and welfare challenges facing field officers.