NGEC Demands Urgent Action as Femicide and Violence Against Women Rise in Kenya

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The National Gender and Equality Commission has intensified calls for urgent national action to address the rising cases of femicide and violence against women and children, warning that the situation has become a serious threat to the country’s social stability and constitutional rights.

In a statement issued by the Commission, NGEC said findings and recommendations from various national reviews and technical assessments on gender-based violence continue to point to the urgent need for stronger law enforcement, improved systems coordination and enhanced protection for survivors.

The Commission noted that despite existing legal and policy frameworks aimed at protecting women and children, violence continues to escalate in different parts of the country, exposing weaknesses in prevention, response and accountability mechanisms.

NGEC outlined a series of urgent measures that it says must be implemented immediately to curb the growing crisis. Among the recommendations is the need for prompt, thorough and impartial investigations into all reported cases of femicide and killings involving women and children.

The Commission emphasized that perpetrators must be held accountable and any failures within the justice system addressed to restore public confidence in institutions mandated to protect citizens.

The agency also called for strengthened enforcement of constitutional, legal and policy frameworks dealing with gender-based violence and child protection. According to the Commission, improved coordination among relevant institutions remains critical in ensuring effective response mechanisms.

NGEC further urged the government and stakeholders to enhance prevention strategies, including establishing early warning systems, strengthening community-based protection structures and increasing public awareness campaigns against gender-based violence.

The Commission also stressed the importance of expanding survivor-centered services across counties. These include psychosocial support, legal aid, shelters and accessible reporting systems aimed at assisting victims and survivors of violence.

Additionally, NGEC called for reinforced collaboration among national and county governments, security agencies, oversight bodies, civil society organizations, faith-based institutions and communities in addressing the root causes of violence.
The Commission warned that violence against women, girls and children threatens national well-being and undermines the realization of constitutional rights, including dignity, equality and security.

The statement was signed by Rehema Jaldesa, who reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting coordinated efforts to eliminate gender-based violence and uphold justice and equality for all Kenyans.

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