Local leaders, civil rights organisations and human rights activists in Kericho have called on the government to step up and support the sensitisation of members of the public and communities on the dangers of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide cases which is on the rise in Kericho County.
The leaders told the Presidential Working Group (TWG) on Gender Based Violence (GBV) including femicide which was sitting on Friday in Kericho to collect views from the public on how to fight the vice and reduce the incidences of GBV, which is on the rise in the area.
Speaking at the forum, Chemosit ward Member of County Assembly Mrs Anita Biegon told the GBV team which was being headed by Ms Gloria Waweru that the government should set up specialised courts specifically meant to handle and address Gender Based Violence cases in the country.
Mrs Biegon said that through the reports and final recommendations from the Presidential Working Group, the government should consider setting up a kitty to help and support GBV victims in order to get medical treatment and justice from the courts among other assistance.
