Leaders in Nakuru County have called for concerted effort in ending Gender Based Violence cases.
The call was made as the Nakuru County Government, through the Department of Gender, Social Services, and Inclusivity, joined residents in a public protest against the alarming rise in gender-based violence .
The protest, held in the wake of increasing cases of femicide across the country, was sparked by a recent tragic incident reported in Kiamunyi area in Nakuru County where a woman was assaulted by her lover.
Speaking during the protests, Chief Officer for Gender, Social Services, and Inclusivity, Gladys Kamuren, issued a stern warning to perpetrators of GBV.
She emphasized that the county government is committed to addressing the issue through policy development aimed at protecting vulnerable individuals.
She noted that the county is in the process of formulating policies to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and plans to roll out gender reproductive education programs in various sub-counties to create awareness and foster prevention.
Sentiments echoed by human rights and good governance activist Assumpta Wangui.
She called on the judiciary to expedite cases related to gender-based violence.
“Our courts must prioritize GBV cases to ensure justice for the victims and act as a deterrent for potential offenders,” she stated.
The protest served as a prelude to the upcoming 16 Days of Activism against GBV in Nakuru county.
The annual campaign is observed globally to advocate for the elimination of violence against women and girls.
Nakuru County is expected to actively participate in the campaign, reinforcing its commitment to ending GBV within the community.
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