Close to 5,000 rape survivors have received medical treatment during this period of the pandemic, CAS Mercy Mwangangi has said. Speaking during the daily briefings on Thursday, Mwangangi said HIV infections and unplanned pregnancies are some of the emerging issues fueled by violence witnessed across the country. We have witnessed a seven per cent increase from March to June," she said. Mwangangi said some counties have recorded a 30 per cent increase in violence cases. We urge members of the public to ensure that they are protecting each other during this period," Mwangangi said.

Source: The Star July 23, 2020 14:03 UTC