During the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, LIBAC-Kenya stood in solidarity with women in Kajiado to raise awareness and take a stand against femicide. As the community continues to grapple with the alarming rise in the killing of women and girls, LIBAC took deliberate steps to engage women’s groups and spark grassroots advocacy through the #EndFemicideKenya campaign.
In informal settlements across Kajiado, where conversations about gender-based violence are often shrouded in silence or stigma, LIBAC created safe, welcoming spaces for women to come together. Many shared personal stories of loss, survival, and unyielding resilience. These gatherings were not merely awareness forums; they became spaces of healing, strength, and collective action. Women left not only with knowledge about the signs and patterns of abuse but also with the confidence and tools to speak out, intervene, and support others in their communities.
What followed was a powerful shift. From quiet listeners emerged bold advocates. Several participants stepped forward to form local women’s watch circles; informal support groups dedicated to identifying and responding to cases of violence in their neighborhoods. These circles are already making a meaningful impact, linking survivors to care and becoming trusted sources of protection and solidarity.
The change was undeniable. Women who once bore their pain in silence began leading conversations in homes, churches, and market centers. Their voices carried a strong and unified message: femicide is not normal, it is not our culture, and it must end.
At LIBAC, we are deeply proud of the courage and commitment shown by the women of Kajiado. Our campaign was never just about raising awareness, it was about transforming that awareness into action and enabling those most affected to lead the charge. As we carry this work forward, we remain driven by the unwavering belief that every woman and girl deserves to live in dignity, safety, and freedom.