EVERY 18 HOURS, A WOMAN IS MURDERED SIMPLY BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN!

This is not just another tragedy—THIS IS FEMICIDE, the intentional killing of women because of their gender, rooted in deep-seated violence and discrimination.  

The situation is dire. In 2024 alone, at least 579 women were reported killed by the National Police Service (NPS) —the highest annual toll on record. Shockingly, the recent National Police Service (NPS) reports as of January to March 2025, shows that 129 women have been killed, meaning a woman is killed every 18 hours. Yet despite this crisis, Kenya does not legally recognize femicide as a distinct crime. Without this recognition, these killings are ignored, poorly tracked, and often go unpunished.  

Why This Matters?
🔴 No Recognition, No Justice – Femicide is treated as just another homicide, allowing perpetrators to evade accountability.  
🔴 A Deadly Pattern We Can’t Ignore – These murders keep happening because the root causes—misogyny and systemic discrimination—are overlooked.  
🔴 Naming It Saves Lives – Countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Italy have recognized femicide as a crime, leading to stronger laws, better investigations, and greater protections for women.  

Kenya has the chance to be the first African nation to take this critical step—setting a powerful example for the continent and affirming that women’s lives matter.  

Our Demands
We call on the Kenyan government to:  
✅ Legally define femicide as a distinct crime to ensure proper tracking and accountability.  
✅ Strengthen laws and policies to prevent these killings and protect women.  
✅ Guarantee thorough investigations and justice for victims.  
✅ Increase funding for survivor support services.  

We have laws protecting witchcraft, property and money—yet when a woman’s life is stolen for being a woman, the system fails her. This must change.  

Justice begins with recognition. Justice begins with us.  

Sign this petition today to demand Kenya declare femicide a crime.

#MakeFemicideACrime #EndFemicideKe