Leaders in Murang'a have strongly condemned the increased cases of gender-based violence in the country, calling on concerted efforts between the public and all other stakeholders to curb the menace.
Speaking at Maragua during an economic community empowerment forum, they made a passionate appeal to various leaders and the public to unite in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence that is widespread in the county.
The county women representative Betty Maina termed it as unfortunate that the country is still registering high number of reported cases of sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls.
Notably, a high number of femicide cases are being reported across the country. "Sexual and domestic violence is on the rise here, where our women and girls continue to fall victim.
