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Police are weak link in war against gender violence, say women MPs

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Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss during the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) at the Parliament buildings, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Women lawmakers have accused the police of doing little to fight gender-based violence and protect victims of domestic violence.

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