Several civil society organisations in Kenya have called on the government to urgently address the growing cases of femicide and violence against women and girls across the country. In a joint statement released in Nairobi on Wednesday, May 20 2026, rights groups warned that the crisis has reached alarming levels and needs immediate national intervention.
The High Court has quashed the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the appointment violated the law and was not in the public interest. The court further held that the process did not comply with legal requirements governing such appointments.