Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) has emerged as one of themost alarming cross-county security threatsin the country, according to the Jukwaa la Usalama Report unveiled on Tuesday by President William Ruto.The report, compiled after months of nationwide tour by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration from April to October 2025, captures the country’s prevailingsecurity concerns, service delivery gaps and welfare challenges facing field officers.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The report, compiled after months of nationwide tour by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration from April to October 2025, captures the country’s prevailingsecurity concerns, service delivery gaps and welfare challenges facing field officers.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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