The arts is infected and artists affected, slowly getting sick from within, changing the habits, changing friends, changing its much adored words, changing the direction of its reach. The dance, the tune, the acting was too good that we could laugh and dance and even frown deeply, sunk in what was good.
Government urged to set up Gender Violence Recovery and Rescue Centers
Africa UNiTE has asked the government to set up well equipped Gender Violence Recovery and Rescue Centers and establish safe houses in areas that have high incidences of gender based violence. The group argued that this is one way to stand in solidarity with all survivors of gender based violence.
Civil society groups condemn rape and attempted murder of Irene Aisha in Kibarani, Mombasa
Civil society groups under the Africa UNiTE Kenya Chapter have condemned the physical assault, rape and attempted murder of Ms. Irene Aisha Syongula by men in Kibarani, Mombasa on 16 February, 2017. Speaking to the media, they said that the assault by perpetrators reportedly known to her is the latest testament to the growing impunity and disregard to human rights in Kenya.