With the political party nominations almost done and dusted, it is safe to argue that the country is officially on campaign mode. We are headed to the season of madness proper, which, if not properly handled and the rule of law enforced without fear or favour, political thuggery and violence will reign supreme. WON Executive
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That reports on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against girls and women keep coming in constantly, from different parts of the country, at a time when advocacy against the crime is at its peak, is not only frustrating and heartbreaking but also most egregious.WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes at Daily Nation. Read more…
In a recent conversation published in Saturday Nation’s SatMag, Kericho Deputy Governor Lily Ngo’k, who is seeking the county’s top seat, describes challenges women aspiring for mixed-gender elective seats face in elections. Ms Ngo’k, who was appointed to the position following the death of Susan Kikwai in 2020, says she is usually confronted with the
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The repugnant assault on a woman motorist in Nairobi by a gang of boda boda ruffians has ignited the whole question of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), highlighting the need for the state, particularly, to address—with seriousness, action and commitment—the issue and, principally, violence against women and girls (VAWG), which remains sticky, WoN Executive Director
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On the first day of November last year, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i unambiguously announced in a statement that the government would prioritise the security of women during this election season. The CS assured women aspirants of “special’’ attention, specifically protection against “any form of intimidation or violence”. He added that he had directed county
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