Nairobi leads in cases of abuse against students

Nairobi County has reported the highest number of abuse cases against students, including gender-based violence (GBV). This comes from a report by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), highlighting major concerns online and in society.

According to the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) report, Nairobi County leads in cases of abuse against students in Kenya. This includes gender-based violence (GBV), which has raised significant concerns online and in communities. Other counties such as Kilifi, Kitui, Kwale, Makueni, West Pokot, Samburu, and Turkana have also reported such cases, but Nairobi tops the list. The report underscores the need to address these issues to protect students.

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