Lawmakers launch campaign to tackle rising femicide, GBV

Lawmakers have launched a nationwide campaign to address the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide.

The initiative, "Komesha Dhuluma," aims to focus on the root causes of the violence.

The government has allocated Sh100 million to fund the two-and-a-half-month campaign, involving 102 MPs.  These include 47 Woman Representatives, 28 constituency MPs, 6 nominated National Assembly members, 3 elected Senators, and 18 nominated Senators.  Each MP will lead community outreach programmes in their constituencies to raise awareness and provide support.

Leah Sankaire, Chairperson of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (Kewopa Kenya), said the initiative will bring the message closer to the community. "This campaign is for our people at the grassroots level.