‘Woman’s hand chopped of by estranged husband in Busia.’ This was the headline of a Kenyan newspaper this month. During this season, there have been several depressing headlines highlighting abuse of women. Statistics from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey show that 41% of women reported having experienced physical or sexual abuse aggravated by economic hardship, health concerns and increased stress occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many women in Kenya are disenfranchised and seem to have few options when they are the victims of abuse.
Read MoreIt’s my turn,
Turn to speak,
Turn to educate,
Turn to share,
I hope they listen.
It’s my time,
Time to engage,
Read MoreThere are numerous challenges facing women and girls in Kenya and talking about them can take eons but one of the major challenges facing women and girls is teen pregnancy and throughout my essay I will address the causes effects and measures taken to control teen pregnancy.
Read MoreThe idea of marriage has always made my stomach flutter, made my skin feel a little tighter and my breathing just a little heavier. Every time I walk down the streets or find myself alone past dark, I feel the exact same way. This is fear. This is a cold-blooded fear that runs down my spine at the very thought of becoming one of the many statistics on abused women.
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