Latest items for Kenya
Feb. 3, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is the third female runner to have been killed in an alleged act of domestic violence at the same elite training camp in three years. Cheptegei, 33, suffered horrendous burns to 80 per cent of her body in a brutal attack that was reportedly carried out by her ex-boyfriend Dickson Ndiema" (Para 1, 2). "Iten is known as the running capital of the world. It is almost eight thousand feet above sea level, allowing athletes to train at altitude. While the area remains poor, the top athletes can earn more than $1million a year from endorsements and winnings, while around 30 female athletes earn more...more
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is the third female runner to have been killed in an alleged act of domestic violence at the same elite training camp in three years. Cheptegei, 33, suffered horrendous burns to 80 per cent of her body in a brutal attack that was reportedly carried out by her ex-boyfriend Dickson Ndiema" (Para 1, 2). "Iten is known as the running capital of the world. It is almost eight thousand feet above sea level, allowing athletes to train at altitude. While the area remains poor, the top athletes can earn more than $1million a year from endorsements and winnings, while around 30 female athletes earn more...more
Feb. 3, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is the third female runner to have been killed in an alleged act of domestic violence at the same elite training camp in three years" (Para 1). "In 2021, Agnes Jebet Tirop, who was one of the world's leading long distance runners, was stabbed to death at her home in Kenya, just five weeks after breaking the world record. Ibrahim Rotich is awaiting trial. On the same day, professional runner Edith Muthoni was allegedly shot in the head after a violent argument with her boyfriend, Kennedy Nyamu. She was 27. In 2022, Kenyan-born Bahraini athlete Damaris Muthee was found dead in Iten, allegedly having been...more
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is the third female runner to have been killed in an alleged act of domestic violence at the same elite training camp in three years" (Para 1). "In 2021, Agnes Jebet Tirop, who was one of the world's leading long distance runners, was stabbed to death at her home in Kenya, just five weeks after breaking the world record. Ibrahim Rotich is awaiting trial. On the same day, professional runner Edith Muthoni was allegedly shot in the head after a violent argument with her boyfriend, Kennedy Nyamu. She was 27. In 2022, Kenyan-born Bahraini athlete Damaris Muthee was found dead in Iten, allegedly having been...more
Feb. 3, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"We still have cases of police stations turning away victims,' Sarah Ochwada, a lawyer who handles domestic-violence cases involving athletes, told the New Yorker" (Para 48).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"We still have cases of police stations turning away victims,' Sarah Ochwada, a lawyer who handles domestic-violence cases involving athletes, told the New Yorker" (Para 48).
Feb. 3, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: LRW-DATA-1, DV-PRACTICE-1
"One in three women in Kenya has experienced gender-based violence, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, while domestic violence is seen as a minor offence in the country" (Para 46).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1, DV-PRACTICE-1
"One in three women in Kenya has experienced gender-based violence, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, while domestic violence is seen as a minor offence in the country" (Para 46).
Feb. 3, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is the third female runner to have been killed in an alleged act of domestic violence at the same elite training camp in three years" (Para 1). "Cheptegei, 33, suffered horrendous burns to 80 per cent of her body in a brutal attack that was reportedly carried out by her ex-boyfriend Dickson Ndiema" (Para 2). "[A]gnes Tirop, a 25-year-old world record holder and two-time 10,000m bronze medalist, grew up in poverty as one of 10 children. She began running to overcome hardship and, in secondary school, met Ibrahim Rotich, 15 years her senior, who became her coach and later her husband. Rotich was controlling, isolating...more
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is the third female runner to have been killed in an alleged act of domestic violence at the same elite training camp in three years" (Para 1). "Cheptegei, 33, suffered horrendous burns to 80 per cent of her body in a brutal attack that was reportedly carried out by her ex-boyfriend Dickson Ndiema" (Para 2). "[A]gnes Tirop, a 25-year-old world record holder and two-time 10,000m bronze medalist, grew up in poverty as one of 10 children. She began running to overcome hardship and, in secondary school, met Ibrahim Rotich, 15 years her senior, who became her coach and later her husband. Rotich was controlling, isolating...more
Feb. 3, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"In 2014, Lucy Kabuu, another runner from Iten, was sued by her ex-husband for control of half of her properties" (Para 40). Husbands frequently assert their right to claim half of a woman’s income when she earns more than they do. (UST - CODERS COMMENT).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"In 2014, Lucy Kabuu, another runner from Iten, was sued by her ex-husband for control of half of her properties" (Para 40). Husbands frequently assert their right to claim half of a woman’s income when she earns more than they do. (UST - CODERS COMMENT).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-1
"Kenyan MP Esther Passaris told the BBC she was not surprised at the victim-blaming online because Kenya is a patriarchal society, and looks down on women. She says that as a woman in the public eye, she has been the target of derogatory language and is often called a 'prostitute'" (para 14-15).
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-1
"Kenyan MP Esther Passaris told the BBC she was not surprised at the victim-blaming online because Kenya is a patriarchal society, and looks down on women. She says that as a woman in the public eye, she has been the target of derogatory language and is often called a 'prostitute'" (para 14-15).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Gender-based violence is a major concern in Kenya. In 2022 at least 34% of women said they had experienced physical violence, according to a national survey" (para 7).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Gender-based violence is a major concern in Kenya. In 2022 at least 34% of women said they had experienced physical violence, according to a national survey" (para 7).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"A 'manosphere' is a network of online platforms that focuses on promoting masculinity and works in opposition to feminism. One Kenyan man on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: 'I honestly think no amount of activism will stop femicide.' He added that it was up to 'ladies to put their safety first', claiming it was the only 'feasible option'. In response to the rampant victim blaming, 'STOP KILLING WOMEN' began trending in Kenya on X. One woman on X said: 'Can't believe we're still seeing stories of what women should and shouldn't do when men should actually stop killing women first,' adding that 'It's really so simple'" (para 11-13).more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"A 'manosphere' is a network of online platforms that focuses on promoting masculinity and works in opposition to feminism. One Kenyan man on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: 'I honestly think no amount of activism will stop femicide.' He added that it was up to 'ladies to put their safety first', claiming it was the only 'feasible option'. In response to the rampant victim blaming, 'STOP KILLING WOMEN' began trending in Kenya on X. One woman on X said: 'Can't believe we're still seeing stories of what women should and shouldn't do when men should actually stop killing women first,' adding that 'It's really so simple'" (para 11-13).more
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"A 'manosphere' is a network of online platforms that focuses on promoting masculinity and works in opposition to feminism. One Kenyan man on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: 'I honestly think no amount of activism will stop femicide.' He added that it was up to 'ladies to put their safety first', claiming it was the only 'feasible option'. In response to the rampant victim blaming, 'STOP KILLING WOMEN' began trending in Kenya on X. One woman on X said: 'Can't believe we're still seeing stories of what women should and shouldn't do when men should actually stop killing women first,' adding that 'It's really so simple'" (para 11-13). ""Social...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"A 'manosphere' is a network of online platforms that focuses on promoting masculinity and works in opposition to feminism. One Kenyan man on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: 'I honestly think no amount of activism will stop femicide.' He added that it was up to 'ladies to put their safety first', claiming it was the only 'feasible option'. In response to the rampant victim blaming, 'STOP KILLING WOMEN' began trending in Kenya on X. One woman on X said: 'Can't believe we're still seeing stories of what women should and shouldn't do when men should actually stop killing women first,' adding that 'It's really so simple'" (para 11-13). ""Social...more
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"The brutal murder of a young Kenyan woman at a short-term rental apartment has sparked outrage and exposed the violent 'manosphere' perpetuating misogyny online in the country. The woman was dismembered and her remains were stuffed into a plastic bag, according to a police report seen by the BBC. The police are investigating but the suspect is still at large" (para 1-2). "Less than two weeks ago, a Kenyan socialite was also murdered in a short-term rental apartment in the capital, Nairobi" (para 5).
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"The brutal murder of a young Kenyan woman at a short-term rental apartment has sparked outrage and exposed the violent 'manosphere' perpetuating misogyny online in the country. The woman was dismembered and her remains were stuffed into a plastic bag, according to a police report seen by the BBC. The police are investigating but the suspect is still at large" (para 1-2). "Less than two weeks ago, a Kenyan socialite was also murdered in a short-term rental apartment in the capital, Nairobi" (para 5).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Kenyan MP Esther Passaris told the BBC she was not surprised at the victim-blaming online because Kenya is a patriarchal society, and looks down on women. She says that as a woman in the public eye, she has been the target of derogatory language and is often called a 'prostitute'" (para 14-15).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Kenyan MP Esther Passaris told the BBC she was not surprised at the victim-blaming online because Kenya is a patriarchal society, and looks down on women. She says that as a woman in the public eye, she has been the target of derogatory language and is often called a 'prostitute'" (para 14-15).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"This latest killing has shed light on a dark corner of Kenya's social media which has been described as the 'manosphere', where many comments have been shared blaming the women for their own deaths. A 'manosphere' is a network of online platforms that focuses on promoting masculinity and works in opposition to feminism. One Kenyan man on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: 'I honestly think no amount of activism will stop femicide.' He added that it was up to 'ladies to put their safety first', claiming it was the only 'feasible option'" (para 8-11).
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"This latest killing has shed light on a dark corner of Kenya's social media which has been described as the 'manosphere', where many comments have been shared blaming the women for their own deaths. A 'manosphere' is a network of online platforms that focuses on promoting masculinity and works in opposition to feminism. One Kenyan man on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: 'I honestly think no amount of activism will stop femicide.' He added that it was up to 'ladies to put their safety first', claiming it was the only 'feasible option'" (para 8-11).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: GP-DATA-1
"Kenyan MP Esther Passaris told the BBC she was not surprised at the victim-blaming online because Kenya is a patriarchal society, and looks down on women" (para 14).
Variables: GP-DATA-1
"Kenyan MP Esther Passaris told the BBC she was not surprised at the victim-blaming online because Kenya is a patriarchal society, and looks down on women" (para 14).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1
"Kenyan MP Esther Passaris told the BBC she was not surprised at the victim-blaming online because Kenya is a patriarchal society, and looks down on women" (para 14). "Onyango Otieno, a 35-year-old activist, who challenges dominant harmful narratives of heteromasculinity, told the BBC that men spew derogatory language because the 'promise of patriarchy' is being removed as women demand greater equality. He says Kenyan men have been socialised to believe their place is above women, but the rise of feminism has left many men feeling emasculated or displaced. 'Many men were not taught or educated on how to coexist with women as equal human beings,' Mr Otieno sighs. He says...more
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1
"Kenyan MP Esther Passaris told the BBC she was not surprised at the victim-blaming online because Kenya is a patriarchal society, and looks down on women" (para 14). "Onyango Otieno, a 35-year-old activist, who challenges dominant harmful narratives of heteromasculinity, told the BBC that men spew derogatory language because the 'promise of patriarchy' is being removed as women demand greater equality. He says Kenyan men have been socialised to believe their place is above women, but the rise of feminism has left many men feeling emasculated or displaced. 'Many men were not taught or educated on how to coexist with women as equal human beings,' Mr Otieno sighs. He says...more
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"Orwoba, the nominated senate leader, is campaigning for free sanitary towel provision and is planning to introduce a bill in the coming months" (para 3). "Kenya scrapped taxes on period products in 2004 and in 2017 introduced a law requiring the government to provide them free to schoolgirls. However, due to an insufficient budget and corruption in distribution channels, only a small percentage of girls were assisted through the programme. Orwoba says that while the law exists, budgets and procurement need to be revised to increase local production and meet girls’ needs. Ministry of Health figures from 2020 suggest that only about 65% of women and girls in urban areas,...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"Orwoba, the nominated senate leader, is campaigning for free sanitary towel provision and is planning to introduce a bill in the coming months" (para 3). "Kenya scrapped taxes on period products in 2004 and in 2017 introduced a law requiring the government to provide them free to schoolgirls. However, due to an insufficient budget and corruption in distribution channels, only a small percentage of girls were assisted through the programme. Orwoba says that while the law exists, budgets and procurement need to be revised to increase local production and meet girls’ needs. Ministry of Health figures from 2020 suggest that only about 65% of women and girls in urban areas,...more
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2019, a 14-year-old girl killed herself after a teacher reportedly shamed her when she stained her uniform on her first period" (para 9).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2019, a 14-year-old girl killed herself after a teacher reportedly shamed her when she stained her uniform on her first period" (para 9).
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"A Kenyan politician has become the subject of a vicious online hate campaign after she protested against period poverty by sitting through a senate meeting in clothing stained with fake menstrual blood" (para 1). "One user tweeted: 'If this makes you uncomfortable, it’s a mission accomplished. It’s supposed to sting like that until we have free sanitary towels for girls.' The advocacy group Global Citizen Africa also tweeted support, saying: 'Breaking the period stigma is crucial to ending period poverty.' But some labeled her actions 'shameful' or dismissed them as 'theatrics'. As well as online messages questioning her credentials as a leader, Orwoba was targeted by severe cyberbullying and threats...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"A Kenyan politician has become the subject of a vicious online hate campaign after she protested against period poverty by sitting through a senate meeting in clothing stained with fake menstrual blood" (para 1). "One user tweeted: 'If this makes you uncomfortable, it’s a mission accomplished. It’s supposed to sting like that until we have free sanitary towels for girls.' The advocacy group Global Citizen Africa also tweeted support, saying: 'Breaking the period stigma is crucial to ending period poverty.' But some labeled her actions 'shameful' or dismissed them as 'theatrics'. As well as online messages questioning her credentials as a leader, Orwoba was targeted by severe cyberbullying and threats...more
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The incident, which she says she didn’t expect to reach beyond the Senate, prompted debate about period stigma and access to menstrual products. A number of women, as well as rights and menstrual health organisations, rallied behind Orwoba for her 'bold' and 'powerful advocacy' for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. One user tweeted: 'If this makes you uncomfortable, it’s a mission accomplished. It’s supposed to sting like that until we have free sanitary towels for girls.' The advocacy group Global Citizen Africa also tweeted support, saying: 'Breaking the period stigma is crucial to ending period poverty'" (para 6). "A petition calling for lowered prices – launched by Dial a pad, an...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The incident, which she says she didn’t expect to reach beyond the Senate, prompted debate about period stigma and access to menstrual products. A number of women, as well as rights and menstrual health organisations, rallied behind Orwoba for her 'bold' and 'powerful advocacy' for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. One user tweeted: 'If this makes you uncomfortable, it’s a mission accomplished. It’s supposed to sting like that until we have free sanitary towels for girls.' The advocacy group Global Citizen Africa also tweeted support, saying: 'Breaking the period stigma is crucial to ending period poverty'" (para 6). "A petition calling for lowered prices – launched by Dial a pad, an...more
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"A petition calling for lowered prices – launched by Dial a pad, an NGO promoting access to feminine hygiene products in Africa – has more than 4,000 signatures" (para 13).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"A petition calling for lowered prices – launched by Dial a pad, an NGO promoting access to feminine hygiene products in Africa – has more than 4,000 signatures" (para 13).
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"A Kenyan politician has become the subject of a vicious online hate campaign after she protested against period poverty by sitting through a senate meeting in clothing stained with fake menstrual blood. Senator Gloria Orwoba was asked to leave halfway through the session after her fellow parliamentarians requested the speaker eject her for supposedly violating the house’s 'dress code'" (para 1-2).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"A Kenyan politician has become the subject of a vicious online hate campaign after she protested against period poverty by sitting through a senate meeting in clothing stained with fake menstrual blood. Senator Gloria Orwoba was asked to leave halfway through the session after her fellow parliamentarians requested the speaker eject her for supposedly violating the house’s 'dress code'" (para 1-2).
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-1
"Faith Mutindi, the co-founder of Dial a pad, said: 'Women are already struggling to get this commodity. Now that the price has doubled, you can imagine what kind of struggles and vices, like transactional sex, it opens these girls up to'" (para 14).
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-1
"Faith Mutindi, the co-founder of Dial a pad, said: 'Women are already struggling to get this commodity. Now that the price has doubled, you can imagine what kind of struggles and vices, like transactional sex, it opens these girls up to'" (para 14).
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"A Kenyan politician has become the subject of a vicious online hate campaign after she protested against period poverty by sitting through a senate meeting in clothing stained with fake menstrual blood" (para 1). "As well as online messages questioning her credentials as a leader, Orwoba was targeted by severe cyberbullying and threats of sexual violence, and said she is thinking about taking a social media break 'until temperatures come down'" (para 8).
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"A Kenyan politician has become the subject of a vicious online hate campaign after she protested against period poverty by sitting through a senate meeting in clothing stained with fake menstrual blood" (para 1). "As well as online messages questioning her credentials as a leader, Orwoba was targeted by severe cyberbullying and threats of sexual violence, and said she is thinking about taking a social media break 'until temperatures come down'" (para 8).
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: CWC-DATA-2
"Ministry of Health figures from 2020 suggest that only about 65% of women and girls in urban areas, and 46% in rural areas have access to disposable menstrual pads" (para 12).
Variables: CWC-DATA-2
"Ministry of Health figures from 2020 suggest that only about 65% of women and girls in urban areas, and 46% in rural areas have access to disposable menstrual pads" (para 12).
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"Stigma pushes many girls to skip school when menstruating" (para 9).
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"Stigma pushes many girls to skip school when menstruating" (para 9).
Jan. 10, 2025, 6:04 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"A crowd erupts in cheers as a young Maasai woman pelts over the finish line, the latest participant in the “Maasai Olympics”, a reimagining of a traditional coming-of-age rite in the rolling Kenyan grasses. On Saturday, hundreds gathered in the Kimana reserve some 200km (120 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, to watch 160 athletes – including 40 young women – compete in the games. he young people were taking part in a reinterpretation of the 'Olamayio' rites undertaken by young Maasai men to prove their skills, identify their leaders and attract girlfriends. But the traditional killing of a lion – and exclusion of girls – have been replaced with sporting...more
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"A crowd erupts in cheers as a young Maasai woman pelts over the finish line, the latest participant in the “Maasai Olympics”, a reimagining of a traditional coming-of-age rite in the rolling Kenyan grasses. On Saturday, hundreds gathered in the Kimana reserve some 200km (120 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, to watch 160 athletes – including 40 young women – compete in the games. he young people were taking part in a reinterpretation of the 'Olamayio' rites undertaken by young Maasai men to prove their skills, identify their leaders and attract girlfriends. But the traditional killing of a lion – and exclusion of girls – have been replaced with sporting...more
Jan. 10, 2025, 6:04 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-2
"The young people were taking part in a reinterpretation of the 'Olamayio' rites undertaken by young Maasai men to prove their skills, identify their leaders and attract girlfriends. But the traditional killing of a lion – and exclusion of girls – have been replaced with sporting prowess and increased visibility for women" (para 3-4).
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-2
"The young people were taking part in a reinterpretation of the 'Olamayio' rites undertaken by young Maasai men to prove their skills, identify their leaders and attract girlfriends. But the traditional killing of a lion – and exclusion of girls – have been replaced with sporting prowess and increased visibility for women" (para 3-4).
Jan. 10, 2025, 6:04 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1
"Naisimoi explained that many women from her community were expected to fit traditional roles. 'They’re just there to be married'" (para 6).
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1
"Naisimoi explained that many women from her community were expected to fit traditional roles. 'They’re just there to be married'" (para 6).
Jan. 9, 2025, 9:27 a.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Kenya, for example, the constitution says 'abortion is not permitted unless, in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or health of the mother is in danger, or if permitted by any other written law'" (para 18).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Kenya, for example, the constitution says 'abortion is not permitted unless, in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or health of the mother is in danger, or if permitted by any other written law'" (para 18).
Dec. 31, 2024, 4:46 p.m.
Countries: Honduras, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda
Variables: IRP-SCALE-1
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Variables: IRP-SCALE-1
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