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Kenya’s government demolishes houses in flood-prone areas, offers $75 in aid

Kenya's government demolishes houses in flood-prone areas, offers $75 in aid

The government informed thousands of people living near rivers, dams, and flood-prone areas to evacuate last week. Human Rights Watch has accused the government of providing an inadequate response. The number of affected people has risen to 235,000, with most living in camps. In Kenya, the government has commenced bulldozing homes constructed in flood-prone areas … Read more

Kenya calls for joint efforts to fight gender violence

kenya gender based crimes

NAIROBI – Kenya on Wednesday launched the National Police Service (NPS) Integrated Response to Gender-Based Violence Operational Document (PoliCare), calling for an integrated multi-sectoral approach to tackling the societal challenge of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the country. First Lady Margaret Kenyatta said during the launch ceremony that the fight against SGBV will require … Read more