Intersecting Struggles: How Poverty and Disability Amplify Gender-Based Violence in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements
The intricate relationship between poverty and disability forms a persistent cycle where each condition can be both a cause and a consequence of the other. This urgent issue demands immediate attention. Individuals living in poverty often face inadequate access to healthcare, unsafe living conditions, and limited educational opportunities, increasing their risk of acquiring disabilities. Conversely, […]
Unveiling the Layers: A Comprehensive Study on the Root Causes of Gender-Based Violence in Nairobi
MIDRIFT HURINET’s study, “Understanding the Root Cause of Gender-Based Violence in Nairobi Kenya,” aims to create awareness of laws and policies on GBV in informal settlements in Kenya. It details the experiences of survivors of Gender-Based Violence in the informal settlements of Mathare, Kibera, Dandora, and Mukuru. The report was officially launched in March 2024. […]
Affirmative Action in the Peace Building Architecture Review Report
Kenya’s Peacebuilding Architecture Review Report 2024 places the youth question at the heart of its vision for a peaceful and prosperous nation. With young people constituting most of Kenya’s population, the report recognizes their immense potential as agents of change, innovation, and resilience. However, it also acknowledges the challenges they face—unemployment, exclusion from decision-making, and […]
#AmaniPamoja: Launch of the Peace Building Architecture Review Report
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration, through the National Steering Committee on Peace Building and Conflict Management, launched the Peace Building Architecture Review Report in Nairobi today (19/12/2024). A multisectoral team drawn from Government agencies and departments, led by H.E. the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Acting Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, alongside […]
Youth on a Mission: Young PM+ Helpers Reinforcing Mental Health Support
Mental health challenges are a pressing concern globally, and their impact is particularly profound among the youth. According to the World Health Organization, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experience mental health conditions, with many cases going untreated due to stigma, lack of resources, and insufficient awareness. Involving young people in mental health interventions is not just […]
Afya Yetu, Jukumu Letu
A 13-year-old girl got pregnant, and her parents were not happy with the unfortunate situation. The tense situation was described as a mix of shock, anger, and sorrow as the news broke; barely a teenager, their 13-year-old daughter was carrying a life she was far too young to understand. Her parents felt as though their […]
From Survivor to Changemaker: Empowering Communities Through Place-Based Leadership
Milka Gakuru, a village elder in Mathare, Nairobi City County, is a sexual Gender-Based Violence survivor who is using her story and experience to shape her community. She was married at 17 and could not understand what to do in the marriage or what was expected of her since she was still a minor. Milka […]
Guardians of Change: Chiefs Leading the Charge Against GBV and Mental Health in Communities.
A case was escalated to a chief in Njoro Sub County,Nakuru County. A husband complained that his wife does not allow him to enjoy conjugal rights. In her defense, the wife said she had undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and hence she is not always in the “mood.” She also complained that the nagging from […]
#NoExcuse
A young man in the Kivumbini area of Nakuru Town East Sub County disagreed with his wife, which escalated to him hitting her. She sought refuge in her mother’s house, but the husband followed her and further assaulted her and her mother and broke window panes in the home. He left them nursing injuries and […]
Strengthening Social Support
A strong social support system can make all the difference in stress and hardship. Psychological intervention programs like Problem Management Plus (PM+), developed by the WHO, recognize the critical role of community and relationships in helping individuals manage life’s challenges. MIDRIFT HURINET and DIGNITY use Problem Management Plus (PM+) to respond to the need for […]