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Gideon Moi to state: Address rising femicide cases

In a statement on X, Gideon called for immediate government intervention.

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by ROZANNE NTHAMBI

Realtime24 October 2024 - 12:35
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  • "Therefore, the government must now step up its efforts to guarantee the safety and security of every Kenyan," he said.
  • The Kanu chairman said the country is grappling with a surge in femicide cases and killings, which have created a climate of fear and insecurity among Kenyans.



Kanu national chairman Gideon Moi has expressed concern over the recent cases of abductions and murders.

In a statement on X, Gideon called for immediate government intervention.

"Therefore, the government must now step up its efforts to guarantee the safety and security of every Kenyan," he said.

The Kanu chairman said the country is grappling with a surge in femicide cases and killings, which have created a climate of fear and insecurity among Kenyans.

"No one should live in fear, and no Kenyan should ever feel unsafe walking our streets or going about their daily lives," Gideon said.

He said the country is witnessing a deeply disturbing and heartbreaking surge in brutal murders of Kenyans.

"These rampant femicide cases and macabre killings, abetted by the now-commonplace abductions, are creeping back into the country and striking at the very core of our sense of security as a nation," Gideon said.

 "There must be a renewed focus on securing public spaces and improving law enforcement. Every Kenyan has the right to live without fear, and the government must ensure this right is protected at all costs. My condolences to the bereaved families. May they find comfort in the Lord in these difficult times."

Gideon Moi's sentiments come after the country continues to witness a recent wave of murder incidents in the last few days.

Other political leaders have also called for justice for the affected families.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna condemned the brutal killing of three women from Eastleigh.

"Given the recent wave of abductions and killings, it's hard to believe anyone feels a sense of safety in our own country right now. Nobody is safe until all of us are safe," Sifuna stated.

"In the wake of the brutal murders of three females from Eastleigh, I paid a visit to the IG of Police Douglas Kanja at his Jogoo house office in the company of Kamukunji MP
Yusuf Hassan to express our concern over the recent spate of brutal killings across Kenya. The Police must do more to secure the safety of all Kenyans. No one is safe until all of us are safe." 





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