President William Ruto has called for a united, whole-of-society approach to end gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya.
The head of state stressed that every citizen has a responsibility to ensure the safety and dignity of all, regardless of gender.
Speaking at State House, Nairobi on Monday, after receiving the report of the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence, including Femicide, the President said that no Kenyan should live in fear because of their gender.
The Technical Working Group was led by former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza.
President Ruto emphasized that meaningful change must begin at the family level, urging parents to raise children in peaceful, respectful, and nurturing environments that reject violence in all its forms.
He further called on religious leaders to firmly defend the sanctity of life and uphold human dignity.
He urged community leaders to confront harmful cultural practices and break the silence that often enables abuse.
Citizens, he said, must also play their part by speaking out against violence, reporting abuse, and standing in solidarity with survivors.
The President assured Kenyans that the government will carefully review the recommendations contained in the report and subject them to due process, as part of efforts to strengthen prevention, protection, and justice mechanisms in the fight against gender-based violence.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with all stakeholders to end GBV and build a society founded on respect, equality, and human dignity.
