Land-related disputes and abuse of drugs are major contributors to gender-based violence (GBV) in Kirinyaga County.
This was revealed during public participation for Kirinyaga County residents held at Kirinyaga Central CDF Hall, Kerugoya, by the presidential task force on GBV.
The group is tasked with identifying trends and hotspots for GBV, evaluating the adequacy of current laws, and proposing amendments to strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
Anthony Nzioki, team leader of the task force that visited Kirinyaga County, said they have listened to residents of Kirinyaga and they have contributed freely to the national agenda by accepting that the menace is in the society and should be addressed. "The people of Kirinyaga have spoken freely on this matter affecting our country and agreed it is there within our society," He said Mr.
