A campaign to address gender-based violence against women and girls, mostly perpetrated by men and in some cases leading to death, has been launched in Murang'a County.
A women's group from the Senate (KEWOSA), chaired by nominated Senator Veronica Maina, has partnered with some human rights organizations and officials from the Ministries of Gender and Education to empower women to speak out and confront this issue.
Speaking during the launch in Murang'a town on Monday, Senator Maina emphasized the urgency of addressing the crisis and the importance of empowering women to speak out.
She noted that 570 women have been affected by gender-based violence in just one year, a number that shocked many in attendance. "That number is not just a statistic; it represents lives lost, families broken, and communities wounded.
