Kenya: FIDA Gives Government 40 Days to Act On Rising Femicide Cases

Nairobi — Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has issued a 40-day ultimatum to the government, demanding urgent action to address the growing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide across the country.

In a strongly worded statement, FIDA warned that the crisis is worsening while government agencies continue to delay action.

The organisation called on President William Ruto to officially declare GBV and femicide a national crisis and mobilise emergency resources to tackle…