Gender Based Violence (GBV) 48% in Bungoma – 2022 KDHS
Gender based violence occurs are different forms namely physical, sexual and psychological/emotional. GBV has been associated with physical and psychological trauma, social degradation, erosion of ethical values, disruption of food systems sustainability, and economic setbacks.
Trend in Women Political Representation
- At governorship level, representation rose from 6.4% in 2017 to 14.9% in 2022.
- At the Senate level, the proportion stagnated at 31%, while representation at National Assembly increased from 21.8% to 23.2% during the same period.
- Notably, county assemblies have achieved a higher representation of women, with approximately one-third (33.3%) of seats held by women.
- Figure 9.2 highlights women’s empowerment in decision-making as a key aspect of gender equality and GBV prevention
- Decision-making is highest on women’s own earnings (96%), followed by own healthcare (86%), visits to their family (82%), and household purchases (78%), while decision-making over husbands’ earnings remains the lowest at 59%
Participation in Household Decision Making
Trend in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Prevalence of FGM in Kenya has declined from 32% in 2003 to 15% in 2022. (Fig. 9.3)
- Despite decline, emerging cross-border practices and medicalization are undermining efforts
- 15% of FGM cases are performed by healthcare providers (Shell-Duncan et al., 2017)
- Child marriage among women declined from 39% in 1998 to 25% in 2022, while rates among men have remained at about 4%. (Fig. 9.4)
- Child marriage is largely driven by poverty, low educational attainment, and harmful cultural practices
- Girls from the poorest households are 4–5 times more likely to marry before age 18 than those from wealthier families.
Trend in Child Marriage
Trend in SGBV
- SGBV cases among women attending health facilities increased steadily between 2022 and 2024
- Women aged 18–49 account for the majority of cases, indicating heightened vulnerability in this age group
- Significant cases among girls aged 10–17 highlight ongoing risks to adolescents
- Continued cases among children and older women underscore the need for age-inclusive SGBV responses
- Figure 9.5 shows that cases of femicide in Kenya increased from 24 in 2016 to 108 in 2018 before a gradual decline to 53 in 2022.
- Femicide cases reported have since increased to 127 in 2024
Trend in Femicide
