Rising Tide of Femicide Sparks Protests in Kenya

The recent murders of Kenyan women, including a student and a social media influencer, have brought attention to the alarming rates of gender-based violence in the country. Activists are demanding more government action to protect women, as femicide cases continue to rise. Despite existing laws and treaties addressing gender-based violence, activists criticize the government for its ineffective policies and call for femicide to be recognized as a distinct crime with heavier sentences for perpetrators. Women in Kenya are mobilizing for demonstrations to demand an end to femicide and better protection for vulnerable individuals.