• In a recent post on her X account, she asserts that GBV and femicide are not isolated incidents but are deeply interconnected, with one often culminating in the other.

Nominated Senator Okenyuri emphasizes that the battle against gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide requires the collaboration of both men and women; it is not a struggle of women against men.

In a recent post on her X account, she asserts that GBV and femicide are not isolated incidents but are deeply interconnected, with one often culminating in the other.

“The two are systemic evils, deeply rooted in silence, subservience, inequality, and impunity,” she states.

Senator Okenyuri urges society to reject the normalization of abuse and to dismantle the systems that protect perpetrators from justice. She highlights that “for every life lost, it should be a reminder that justice delayed is justice denied.”

Her message has resonated with many Kenyans online, who have rallied behind her call for action against these pressing societal issues.

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@Liloh254 writes, “Let’s stop framing femicide as isolated. It is a pattern—a pattern we must disrupt. One voice may tremble, but many voices create a storm.”

@cheruiyotbonif1 adds, “Each statistic is a stolen life. Each silence is a lost chance. Each voice matters. Use yours. Be the voice that breaks the chain.”

@JoshuaAtati states, “Women must be respected,” while @PloSigei emphasizes, “It destroys lives, scars minds, and hurts generations.”

@EllyOny44292001 highlights the broader implications, saying, “Violence against women is not just a women’s issue—it is a human rights issue. Silence and indifference are allies of abuse. We must speak, act, and never stop until every woman lives free from fear.”

Furthermore, @PETERMAYA027 points out that femicide stems from deep-rooted gender discrimination, unequal power dynamics, and harmful stereotypes, often perpetuated by repeated violence and harassment in homes, schools, and public spaces.

In early 2025, Kenya’s government took significant steps to address the alarming rise of femicide and GBV by forming the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence. This group includes representatives from government institutions, civil society organizations, and development partners.

The group concluded a public participation exercise across the 47 counties on Wednesday, May 28, 2025

To combat these vices against women, the group has recommended stronger coordination of GBV prevention and response efforts, legal reforms, survivor-centered responses to ensure justice and protection, and increased resource allocation.