Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kenya has reached critical levels in early 2026, with reports highlighting an alarming surge in femicide and violence against women. Data from late 2025 and early 2026 indicates that Nairobi, Kakamega, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Kiambu counties report the highest cases.
Key GBV Statistics in Kenya (2025–2026)
•Femicide Crisis: Over 7,100 cases of GBV were reported between September 2023 and early 2025. In 2024, there were 160 cases of femicide, with Nairobi leading.
•Lifetime Prevalence: Studies indicate that 40% of women in Kenya have experienced emotional, physical, or psychological intimate partner violence.
•Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Cases: Between 2022 and 2025, Kenyan courts handled 28,146 SGBV cases, with 17,712 involving grievous harm. In 2025, Nairobi alone recorded nearly 9,500 child GBV cases.
•Technology-Facilitated GBV: A 2024 study showed 64% of female students in higher learning institutions have experienced online abuse, with online defamation (34.4%) and non-consensual pornography (24.4%) being the most common forms.
Key Findings and Drivers
•Perpetrators: Main perpetrators are intimate partners or family members, often youthful males aged 18-33.
•Social Attitudes: 30% of women and 19% of men believe a husband is justified in beating his wife under certain circumstances.
•Economic Impact: GBV costs Kenya an estimated Sh41 billion annually due to lost productivity, legal fees, and healthcare costs.
•Underreporting: Many cases remain unreported, masking the true scale of the crisis.
Key GBV Statistics in Kenya (2025–2026)
•Femicide Crisis: Over 7,100 cases of GBV were reported between September 2023 and early 2025. In 2024, there were 160 cases of femicide, with Nairobi leading.
•Lifetime Prevalence: Studies indicate that 40% of women in Kenya have experienced emotional, physical, or psychological intimate partner violence.
•Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Cases: Between 2022 and 2025, Kenyan courts handled 28,146 SGBV cases, with 17,712 involving grievous harm. In 2025, Nairobi alone recorded nearly 9,500 child GBV cases.
•Technology-Facilitated GBV: A 2024 study showed 64% of female students in higher learning institutions have experienced online abuse, with online defamation (34.4%) and non-consensual pornography (24.4%) being the most common forms.
Key Findings and Drivers
•Perpetrators: Main perpetrators are intimate partners or family members, often youthful males aged 18-33.
•Social Attitudes: 30% of women and 19% of men believe a husband is justified in beating his wife under certain circumstances.
•Economic Impact: GBV costs Kenya an estimated Sh41 billion annually due to lost productivity, legal fees, and healthcare costs.
•Underreporting: Many cases remain unreported, masking the true scale of the crisis.