In Busia, a 42-year-old woman named Metrine Okumu is seeking justice after being allegedly assaulted by her husband last Saturday, resulting in serious injuries. Metrine was taken to Busia County and Referral Hospital for treatment of her injuries. According to her, this is not the first instance of assault from her husband. She recounted the…

Born in the coastal city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a young girl named Zahra Hassan embarked on a journey that would forever change her life. At the tender age of 19, Zahra ‘s innocence and naivety made her an easy target for those with nefarious intentions. Fatima grew up in a modest family, where…

The wakes and protests aim to honor the memory of the victims and to call for an end to the violence. Muthoni Maingi, one of the conveners of the nationwide protests, emphasized the pervasive fear that women in Kenya live under due to the threat of gender-based violence. She also highlighted the role of social…