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Topic: Gbv

Kakamega County launches campaign against teen pregnancies, HIV infections and SGBV

By Benard Lusigi   2026-08-03 13:05:51

Kakamega County launches a campaign dubbed the Triple Threat Campaign to combat rising cases of teenage pregnancies, HIV infections and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

Kilifi opens first safe house for GBV survivors

By David Njaaga   2026-07-18 14:18:35

Women and children fleeing gender-based violence in Kilifi will no longer spend nights in police stations or return to abusive homes after the county opened its first safe house.

Grade six and seven students become victims of SGBV in Taita Taveta, say officials

By Renson Mnyamwezi   2026-07-16 17:04:05

Officials in Taita Taveta have raised alarm over rising cases of defilement and sodomy targeting Grade Six and Seven pupils, blaming weak reporting, home-based settlements and parental inaction.

We keep losing the war on GBV because we're fighting the wrong battle

By Kahora Ngari   2026-07-13 17:44:54

Ending Gender-Based Violence in Kenya requires looking beyond criminal acts to address the cultural beliefs and psychological dynamics that allow violence to escalate.

How talent prevents GBV

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-06-30 17:46:52

Education stakeholders in Bungoma are promoting sports and talent development to empower girls, build leadership skills and help prevent gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy.

Children are paying the price for Kenya's worrying GBV crisis

By Cindy Emmah   2026-06-19 16:39:11

As GBV rises in Kenya, children remain the overlooked victims, suffering trauma, fear, grief, and disrupted education from violence within their homes.