In a bid to eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by 2026, the State Department of Gender, along with the Department of Gender and the Kenya Finland Programme, organized a technical working group (TWG) session. This meeting brought together stakeholders committed to addressing GBV in Kilifi North and Ganze, with plans to establish sub-county TWGs. These groups will gather and relay critical information from ward committees to the Kilifi County Gender Sector Working Group (KCGSWG).
The session reviewed SGBV statistics from July 2023 to June 2024, noting progress and challenges such as outdated data and limited coverage in large areas. Participants highlighted key “push factors” that foster violence and shared strategies focused on sustained advocacy, economic empowerment, and better information dissemination.
These sub-county TWGs will hold regular activities and quarterly meetings, working under a Terms of Reference to streamline efforts in combating GBV. Kilifi County remains committed to ensuring a safer, more equitable environment.
July 4, 2024