There is need for concerted effort in addressing rising cases of femicide in Kenya.
Thus was the call by various stakeholders during a forum convened by MIDRIFT HURINET.
During the Forum held in Nakuru on Friday, there was situational analysis presentation by Norec Exchange Fellow Angelina Yohana.
The analysis on femicide in Kenya brought to light the sobering reality of a crisis that is both pervasive and deeply rooted in structural inequality.
With 129 cases reported in just three months of 2025, and the majority occurring within the so-called safety of homes, the findings reveal the hidden nature of this violence, often committed by those closest to the survivors.
Angelina’s presentation, grounded in cross-cultural exchange and youth advocacy, underscores a critical truth: knowledge alone cannot change society unless it is transformed into action, accountability, and collective responsibility.
What makes this intervention particularly thought-provoking is the repositioning of youth as agents of accountability.
Through the Norec exchange program, young leaders are not only building networks across Africa but also bringing comparative lessons and best practices back into their communities, transforming research into advocacy and advocacy into policy influence.
This intersection of knowledge and practice highlights lessons learnt: prevention cannot be achieved by legal reforms alone, but requires dismantling harmful norms, addressing economic disparities, strengthening psychosocial support systems, and ensuring community ownership of solutions.
Youth advocacy must extend beyond protests and campaigns; it must be embedded in evidence-based interventions, survivor-centered approaches, and collaborative partnerships with governments, civil society, and international actors.
As Angelina’s analysis shows, femicide is an attack on dignity, justice, and the constitutional promise of equality.
During the forum, there was also a discussion led by panelists drawn from Health, Media, Police Service, Judiciary, Civil Society and Lawyers.
The stakeholders agreed to have a more collaboration towards addressing femicides.