The Cabinet has approved the formation of a presidential working group to develop strategies to address femicide in the country.

According to the Cabinet, the group will collaborate with religious leaders, parents, schools, security agencies, and other stakeholders to identify gaps in laws, enforcement, and social values contributing to the crisis.

The Cabinet stated that the working group will be gazetted with clear terms of reference and is expected to deliver actionable recommendations within 90 days.

“The working group will engage various stakeholders to address the root causes of femicide and propose solutions to this growing crisis,” the Cabinet noted in a statement issued after the meeting.

The decision was made during the last Cabinet meeting of the year, chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday.

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The Cabinet underscored the importance of addressing femicide as a pressing societal issue requiring a collaborative approach.

No further details were provided on the specific composition of the working group or the measures it might recommend.

The move comes amid growing concerns over rising cases of femicide in the country and calls for stronger policies to protect women and girls from violence.

The government’s commitment to tackling femicide highlights the urgent need for comprehensive solutions that not only address gaps in law and enforcement but also promote social change and protect vulnerable groups.

Observers will closely monitor the working group’s progress in delivering its report and recommendations within the set timeframe.