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Acting Governor, Ann Kananu Ascents to the Gender Bill

Nov 1, 2021
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Acting Nairobi Governer, Ann Kananu has today assented the Gender Bill that was sponsored by Nominated MCA Wanjiru Kariuki.

The bill sought to compel the county to build Centres for Gender Based Violence victims in every sub county in Nairobi.

The Bill came into place when cases of Gender based violence have become increasingly high in Nairobi.

Speaking during the event, H.E Ann Kananu said the bill is crucial to the residents of Nairobi because there has been a rise in the cases of Gender based violence. She asked people to speak out on the cases they are going through instead of suffering.

“The bill is crucial to the residents of Nairobi because we have seen so many girls who have suffered because of gender based violence. We are telling our people that it is better to have a divorce than a being killed. Let people speak out and talk to people near us,” Said Kananu.

She also thanked the national government for partnering with them and ensuring a safe house is set into place.

“I want to thank the national government for partnering with Nairobi County and NMS in ensuring there is a safe house that will have the victims of GBV going there and healing, “Added Kananu.

Hon Shebesh promised that her ministry will work together with Nairobi county government will ensure that the necessary structures are put in place.

Nairobi women Rep who sits in the national assembly said, they are following suit at the national level. She promised that the Act is being amended to be strong and tight. She promised that they will ensure women and children are protected.

“We already have a sexual offences Act and we are trying to amend a few clauses so that we can make it even more stronger and tighter. Women and Children especially the girl child are under attack right now. Yes, there are male counterparts who suffer Gender based violence but we know of about 200,000 children who got pregnant during the closure of schools due to the pandemic.it was without consent and that is actually defilement and rape,” said Pasaris.

She also urged that the bill will ensure protection of Children of both genders as the society has become rotten.

“we are having these structures in place because the society has become so rotten that it is preying on its own, and most innocently the children,” added Pasaris.

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