The Parklands Diary

                                                      Image on Freepik On Saturday, 27 th January 2024, thousands of women marched in the capital to protest against the alarming rise of violence against women after a series of women’s murders rocked the country. This marked the first and the largest anti-femicide demonstration in the country that saw women and feminists take to the streets to march against the rising cases of femicide. Femicide is one of the most extreme forms of gender-based violence in Kenya. It is defined as the intentional killing of women and girls just by their nature of being women. It lays its distinction from other forms of murder or harm by the specific target it has on women just because of their gender. The major causes of this enigma are firmly established in societal norms and the way of life. These include; the lower ...

                                                                                                                          Image on Freepik Despite having progressive legal frameworks protecting women's rights, Kenya continues to face a pervasive issue: domestic violence and the killing of women. While legislation exists, its effectiveness often hinges on practical implementation. In this fight for justice, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for amplifying voices, mobilizing action, and pushing for societal change. The Kenyan legal framework protects women from domestic violence and killings. Article 27 of the Constitution provides for equality and freedom from discrimination...