Global statistics show a rise in sexual violence cases, with Kenya, like other African countries, occupying a front seat, despite existence of the Sexual Offences Act, 2006. Sexual violence has long and short-term effects on the victim’s physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health. Whether it happens in the context of an ongoing conflict, within intimate relationship, or within the family, sexual violence denies victims dignity. The Sexual Offences Act aptly specified sexual offences to include among others, forced abortions, gang rape, rape used as a form of conflict, cyberbullying, and revenge pornography. The Act also provides for minimum mandatory sentences for specific sexual offences.

Source: Standard Digital July 30, 2021 21:00 UTC