Maasai girls are taking up martial arts to protect themselves from sexual abuse and violence stemming from early marriage.

A group of women human rights defenders have demanded that the government institute a judicial inquiry on femicide cases in the country to stem violence against women. Brought together by Defenders ...

While effective in its approach (and its specificity), this isn't exactly the first hotline of its kind in rural Kenya to help girls. In 2014, for example, the Kenyan government launched a hotline ...

KILGORIS, Kenya — “I am worth defending!” a group of girls chant as they each take up a fighting stance. They are about to practice combat techniques. And no, they are not part of a martial ...