The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA) has raised the alarm over the death of six different women in the last three days.
Through an official statement dated Wednesday 23, FIDA's Chairperson Christine Kungu revealed the organisation was concerned by the latest trend which she said was a worrying sign for the safety of women in Kenya.
"FIDA extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of these women. Their senseless deaths are not only a personal tragedy but also a reflection of the growing insecurity and disregard for women and girls' lives in our society," part of the statement read.
According to FIDA, 6 different women of different ages from different parts of the country were reported brutally murdered between Sunday October 20, and Wednesday October 23.
On Monday October 21, the bodies of Amina Abdi Rashid Dahir, her daughter (22 years), and her niece (12 years) were discovered in Machakos, Park Road and Bahati areas after they had gone missing from Eastleigh, Nairobi, FIDA reported.
Similarly, the body of Seth Nyakio Njeri a 23-year-old Zetech University graduate was found in her house in Thika on Sunday October 20. In another incident, the body of Christine Nyakio, a 24-year-old from Ngong, was also found dumped in a swamp on Monday, October 21.
In Kisumu County, another woman's body was discovered along the Kisumu-Busia Road on Tuesday, 22 October. The middle-aged woman was a business operator at Otonglo market, and her body was found hours after she left her house.
"Sadly, these six gruesome murders highlight the disturbing trend of femicide cases that continue to plague out nation", FIDA decried.
Following these unfortunate deaths, FIDA has called upon the government to marshall all necessary and available resources towards the investigation and prosecution of all perpetrators of femicide.
"The government, security agencies, and all stakeholders must take immediate and concrete steps to enhance the protection of women and ensure such atrocities do not continue".
"The Inspector General of Police Mr. Douglas Kanja must come out publicly and assure all women and girls of their safety. We will not accept to normalize daily killings of women and girls that are currently being reported". Christine Kungu affirmed.
Following the deaths, FIDA reaffirmed its commitment to advocate for the protection of women's rights. The body has assured that it will fight to ensure that no woman's life is cut short by senseless violence.
Most of the femicide deaths reported in the country are drawn by violence, involving love triangles and domestic violence. Women fall victim to ruthless partners who resort to murder.
