Ruto Allocates Ksh100 Million For Femicide Investigation In 16-Day Campaign
President William Ruto has initiated a 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, which includes recent femicide instances in the country.
Addressing the press at State House in Nairobi on Wednesday, November 20, President Ruto announced that the Safe Homes, Safe Spaces campaign would commence on Monday, November 25.
Ruto pledged the government’s full support for the campaign and announced the allocation of Ksh100 million to fund the scheme, which aims to educate young women about the hazards of engaging with strangers.
According to Ruto, the programme will be led by a group of women leaders from across the country who would educate other women about their rights and freedoms.
“I urge every Kenyan to join in this movement to speak out, educate, and stand united against cases of femicide. Our communities need education on signs and causes of abuse and the resources available to victims,” President Ruto told Kenyans.
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“Awareness is a crucial step to prevention, we must increase awareness on the availability of such campaigns where victims can get refuge through toll-free platforms such as GBV 1195, Child Help 116, and the DCI reporting anonymous number 0800722203,” he added.
During the press event, President Ruto also urged the security services to speed the investigation of all feminicide instances reported in the country and prosecute all culprits.
Ruto also ordered the enhancement of gender desks in all police stations across the country and stated that the government will also implement similar desks in hospitals to ensure that victims of gender-based violence receive adequate care.
He went on to urge religious leaders to use their platforms to speak favorably about women and female leadership, as well as to help congregations understand that women’s rights are human rights.
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President Ruto also urged all parents to be present and approachable to their children and to establish homes in which children feel safe, supported, and loved.
According to Ruto, a strong family is the first line of defense against societal threats.
“This challenge requires the combined efforts of the government, religious leaders, parents, teachers, civil society, and all citizens of goodwill,” Ruto noted.
“Let me reiterate that the government, in its women’s agenda, is explicitly committed to ending all forms of violence. As leaders, we are united in the resolve to ensure that justice is swift and efficient,” he added.
Ruto Allocates Ksh100 Million For Femicide Investigation In 16-Day Campaign
