Women across Kenya demand real action against female murderers. A big group called Ni Mama network brought together 150 women's rights supporters who say the government must launch a judicial investigation into these killings. They believe quick reactions after each murder case simply don't work as long-term solutions. These short-lived responses actually make attackers feel bolder about continuing their violence.
The leader of Defenders Coalition, Mary Simat, points out these attacks have become extremely serious. Her group wants permanent solutions instead of temporary fixes. She explained that International Women's Day happened during a terrible wave of attacks on women and girls throughout their communities. The growing number of gender-based violence cases shows how little work goes into stopping these problems completely. Last year alone, attackers killed 170 women.
These murders represent the worst possible violence against females. Killers target women specifically because they are women. Most attackers turn out to be husbands, brothers, or close friends of the victims. The rights group worries about how badly police investigate these murders and how few criminals face punishment for their actions. When courts fail to hold killers responsible, they basically reward them. Families never see justice done for their loved ones.
The criminal justice system loses public trust when it lets violent people walk free. Simat believes police and courts must work harder to punish everyone who commits these crimes. Africa Data Hub research shows people report far fewer cases than actually happen. Their studies found 930 violent attacks against women between 2016 and 2022. About seventy percent of these cases fit what experts call femicide. These aren't random events but show clear patterns of men attacking women.
Research proves family members cause most female murders. Data shows victims knew their killers in seventy-seven percent of cases. Current or former romantic partners committed sixty-eight percent of all these killings. Husbands rank first among killers, followed closely by boyfriends. Strangers only account for twenty-two percent of these deaths. Simat encourages women to take safety precautions but firmly believes the government must create better ways for victims to report dangers before attacks happen.
The leader of Defenders Coalition, Mary Simat, points out these attacks have become extremely serious. Her group wants permanent solutions instead of temporary fixes. She explained that International Women's Day happened during a terrible wave of attacks on women and girls throughout their communities. The growing number of gender-based violence cases shows how little work goes into stopping these problems completely. Last year alone, attackers killed 170 women.
These murders represent the worst possible violence against females. Killers target women specifically because they are women. Most attackers turn out to be husbands, brothers, or close friends of the victims. The rights group worries about how badly police investigate these murders and how few criminals face punishment for their actions. When courts fail to hold killers responsible, they basically reward them. Families never see justice done for their loved ones.
The criminal justice system loses public trust when it lets violent people walk free. Simat believes police and courts must work harder to punish everyone who commits these crimes. Africa Data Hub research shows people report far fewer cases than actually happen. Their studies found 930 violent attacks against women between 2016 and 2022. About seventy percent of these cases fit what experts call femicide. These aren't random events but show clear patterns of men attacking women.
Research proves family members cause most female murders. Data shows victims knew their killers in seventy-seven percent of cases. Current or former romantic partners committed sixty-eight percent of all these killings. Husbands rank first among killers, followed closely by boyfriends. Strangers only account for twenty-two percent of these deaths. Simat encourages women to take safety precautions but firmly believes the government must create better ways for victims to report dangers before attacks happen.
