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Why is violence against women rising in Kenya?

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A UN report shows that Kenya loses one woman a day to femicide or gender-based violence, with 2024 marking the deadliest year yet. At least 170 women were killed, a 79% rise from the previous year. Survivors and families say the violence is being normalized—so what will it take to stop it?
25 Nov 2025 English Germany News

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