Kenya declares gender-based violence a top security threat after 100 women killed in four months

Kenya's government has declared gender-based violence the country's top security threat after 100 women were killed in four months, mostly by known assailants. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi highlighted the issue as a significant crisis. Since September 2023, over 7,100 cases of sexual and gender-based violence have been reported. In response, authorities have formed a specialized police unit to address femicides and are investigating pending cases. President William Ruto emphasized the danger women face, noting that four out of five murdered women were killed by intimate partners. The Cabinet has approved a working group to recommend measures to combat this violence.