President William Ruto has urged members of the public to be careful with strangers following the rise of femicide cases in the country.
Speaking on Friday, October 1, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), President Ruto urged Kenyans to be vigilant against individuals who lure women with harmful intentions.
The Head of State further called on investigative agencies to deal with the perpetrators firmly and decisively.
“Of recent, we have seen incidences of our girls and mothers who have been murdered in cold blood. The DCI and all investigative authorities must stand up to these criminals and we must deal decisively and firmly.
"And I want to ask us as a society to be careful with strangers and people who lure our girls into situations that compromise their security. But we must be on the lookout, all of us as a nation,” President Ruto remarked.
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His remarks come after the National Police Service (NPS) disclosed that several suspects have been arrested and others arraigned in court regarding femicide cases.
Speaking to the press on October 30, Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat noted that 97 cases of femicide have been reported in the last three months.
He affirmed that the police recognize the importance of swiftly resolving murder cases against women to ensure justice for victims and their families.
"DIG Lagat indicated that murders against women has increased, with 97 cases having been reported in the last three months, and as investigations continue, several suspects have been arrested and arraigned in court," NPS stated.
