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    "id": 1566067,
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    "speaker_name": "The Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts & Heritage (",
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    "content": "Hon. Hannah Cheptumo): Thank you, honourable Speaker, and the Member for that question. I beg to reply. (a) The recent surge in gender-based violence and femicide in Kenya has escalated into a national crisis, prompting urgent calls for comprehensive action. Between August and October, 2024 alone, at least, 97 women were killed in gender-related murders. Addressing this multifaceted crisis requires a concerted effort to challenge societal norms, strengthen legal frameworks and provide comprehensive support to survivors. Only through systemic change and sustained commitment can Kenya hope to reverse the rising tide of GBV and femicide. Increased cases of GBV and femicide are driven by a complex mix of social, economic, cultural, legal and institutional factors. Below are the contributors- (i) Socio-economic factors: We live in a patriarchal society and patriarchal norms and gender inequality provide societies that prioritize male dominance and control over women often normalize violence. Harmful traditional practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation contribute to GBV and stigma. Silence around GBV cultural taboos often prevent survivors from speaking out or seeking help. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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