Stop killing us, Kenyan women demand in nationwide anti-femicide protests

The group led by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, began their march at Jeevanjee Gardens and later proceeded to the Central Business District (CBD) chanting and carrying placards reading: "Stop killing us, united against femicide."

Passaris, in an address, called on President William Ruto to speak up and address the femicide issue in the country, saying that his voice as the Head of State is important.

Similar protests are also taking place in Kisumu County, with several human rights organisations joining the call. Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga led residents in marching within Kisumu city.

Other counties like Isiolo and Nyeri held their protests on Friday.

The protests were prompted by the rise in the number of female victims who have been brutally murdered.

In January alone, more than five women were killed among them Rita Waeni who was strangled to death and her body dismembered.