Muthoni Gichimu* Introduction Death, is often viewed as a great equaliser that strikes all indiscriminately.[1] However, just like many aspects and facets of life and social experiences, at times, even death discriminates.[2] Precisely through elements such as gender, age and race.[3] The discriminatory nature of death in this case is usually based...

Joy Bii* Femicide is the gender-based killing of women – because they are women, regardless of motive or perpetrator status.[1] It is a growing crisis in Kenya, particularly within informal settlements. Young women, particularly in informal settlements are more so vulnerable. These areas face poverty, limited job opportunities, and systemic neglect...

Megan Tess* and Maisy Mueni*  'What is not seen is not addressed. If you don't name them [femicides], they do not exist. Those who are not reporting femicides are dissolving or erasing the problem because they do not understand it' Griselda Nuñez[1] '…and that is why you women are being killed' a phrase often invoked in Kenya to dism...

Femicide is a gendered form of violence that was first defined as a feminist concept by Jill Radford and Diana Russel.[1] The concept, was intended to expose the misogynistic and structural roots of the killing of women – because they are women.[2] However, over time, its meaning and political significance has become increasingly blurred. While deb...

This is the Keynote Address that was delivered by Professor PLO Lumumba, during the 15th Anniversary Celebrations of the Kabarak University School of Law. The event took place at the Kabarak University Main Campus in Nakuru, Kenya, on Thursday 28 August, 2025. I. Introduction Standing here today, I do not feel as though I am mer...