The fight against domestic violence in the country has received new impetus following the launch of a set of rules intended to prevent domestic abuse and protect survivors of the vice. The protection Against Domestic Violence rules provide for individuals who suspect or fall victim to aggressive behavior, a legal redress to report their circumstances to relevant authorities and receive justice.

Speaking during the launch, the Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action Cabinet Secretary, Aisha Jumwa, noted that all forms of physical, emotional, and psychological abuse witnessed in homes pose dire human rights situations that require concerted efforts, including a comprehensive legal framework, to solve.

CS Jumwa affirmed, while lauding the rules as momentous, the government’s commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of all Kenyans through a cross-sectoral approach that addresses cultural and other forms of social biases that encourage sexual and gender-based violence.

“These rules emphasize prevention, intervention, and holistic support, reflecting a multi-sectoral approach that involves collaboration between government agencies,  civil society organizations, and the community at large”, the CS said.