GENDER VIOLENCE

Gender violence has always been raised in Kenya especially by Human rights groups that deal directly with women issues. An example is the Federation of Kenyan Women Lawyers (FIDA).
In Kiambu, Central Province, most women complained of harassment from their spouses who came home late and drunk then caused disturbance to their families. Some women complained of being battered while some complained of sexual harassment.
The Federation of Kenya Women Lawyers then moved to the courts to raise the issues and the police were ordered to check and see high security measures in places where there were most complains.
Chang'aa drinking dens were destroyed and no more women complained of harassment from their spouses. This was a success to the FIDA organisation.

Location: KIAMBU, KIAMBU, KENYA