The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has condemned the killing of six women, whose mutilated bodies were recovered in Kware, Mukuru kwa Njenga on Friday.
In a statement, the federation said the incident is a stark reminder of the sexual and gender-based violence and brutality faced by women in Kenya.
The chairperson Christine Kungu said most of these cases end up as femicide.
Kungu said the discovery of the six bodies is part of a pattern of escalating violence against women in Kenya.
She insisted that the women and girls of Kenya must be guaranteed their safety and security at all times.
“The discovery of these bodies is not an isolated incident but part of a disturbing pattern of violence against women that has been escalating in our country. This incident is unacceptable. Women and girls in Kenya must be assured and guaranteed of their protection and safety,” Kungu said.
“While the National Police Service has assured the public of investigations into this discovery, we hope this will result in speedy and expedited arrests and prosecution of the perpetrators.”
Fida condoled with the families of the victims, insisting that the government must leave no stone unturned to ensure these barbaric acts do not go unpunished.
The federation added that it will commence legal and psychosocial support to the affected families and loved ones.
“We will work tirelessly to gather all relevant information and provide any needed support to the authorities and the affected families.
“We remain committed to fighting for justice for all women. We will continue to monitor this matter keenly and update the public accordingly.”
The six bodies were discovered at an abandoned quarry, currently filled with water and used as a dump site.
The bodies were wrapped in nylon papers and reinforced with nylon ropes.
The Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, said the bodies were severely mutilated and were in various stages of decomposition.
Amin said Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) personnel from Embakasi quickly arrived at the scene, retrieving the bodies and documenting the area.
The bodies have been transported to the Nairobi Funeral Home (City Mortuary) to await postmortem.
