Kenyan Police Teargas Protesters in Anti-Femicide Demonstration

Peaceful march in Nairobi against gender-based violence turns violent as police disperse crowds with force.

Protesters in Nairobi gathered to demand action against femicide and gender-based violence, chanting slogans like 'Stop femicide' and 'Teach your sons.'
Police used teargas and made arrests, targeting demonstrators wearing anti-femicide slogans, with several protesters sustaining injuries.
Activists criticized the government's response, calling for accountability and highlighting systemic failures in addressing violence against women.
Kenya has reported 97 femicide cases since August, with most victims killed by their male partners, underscoring a growing crisis of gender-based violence.
President William Ruto recently pledged $700,000 to combat femicide, but activists say police actions against peaceful protests undermine these efforts.