Call for Collective Action as Femicide and Gender-Based Violence Escalate

In a resolute statement, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has strongly condemned the rising tide of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide affecting women, girls, and young men across Kenya.

Acting Chairperson Commissioner Thomas Koyier expressed heartfelt condolences to grieving families, describing the violence as a growing societal crisis.

With alarming statistics showing the killings of 97 women and girls in just three months, Koyier called for urgent action to address this escalating violence, which includes new forms of abuse such as technology-facilitated violence.

The Commission decried the disproportionate targeting of women and girls, stressing that no one is safe  from the scourge, which transcends social class and geography. Koyier urged leaders and citizens to commit to ending GBV, especially as the upcoming holiday season and economic hardships heighten vulnerabilities. The Commission called for greater vigilance, accountability, and support from security forces, investigators, and the public, while acknowledging the efforts of organizations like the Coalition Against Sexual Violence (CASV). As the

16 Days of Activism Against GBV approach, NGEC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting survivors and advocating for justice.

Acting Chairperson Thomas Okoth Koyier,EBS giving a speech