Friday marked a landmark moment in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya when the Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary (CS), Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, alongside her Principal Secretary, Anne Wang'ombe, presided over the official launch of Hope Centre Kapenguria at the Kapenguria County Referral Hospital in West Pokot County.
Speaking during the event, CS Cheptumo emphasised the urgent need to tackle gender-based violence, calling it a national crisis that required both grassroots engagement and systemic response. "Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for West Pokot.
This rescue centre is not just a building - it is a beacon of hope, a sanctuary for survivors, and a firm declaration that violence will no longer be tolerated," said CS Cheptumo.
The rescue Centre will offer comprehensive services to survivors of GBV, including medical treatment, psychosocial support, legal aid referrals, temporary shelter, and counselling.
