CJ Calls for Urgent Action to Address Rising SGBV Cases in Vihiga
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on justice sector stakeholders in Vihiga County to work together to address the rising cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), noting that the county records some of the highest numbers of such cases in the country. Speaking during a meeting with Vihiga Law Courts staff and the Court Users Committee (CUC), the Chief Justice urged stakeholders to prioritize SGBV cases, strengthen community awareness, and establish coordinated interventions. She directed the Principal Judge to spearhead the formation of an SGBV working group within the…
