Women Leaders Raise Alarm Over Rising Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Bruno Aero Family Media Desk Women leaders, political aspirants and peace actors have called for urgent electoral reforms and stronger measures to curb political violence targeting women and young people ahead of the 2027 General Election. The groups have also raised concerns over the high cost of political campaigns and uncertainty surrounding the implementation of campaign financing regulations, warning that financial barriers could limit the participation of women and other underrepresented groups in elective politics. In a joint statement issued in Nairobi on October 29, the Democracy Trust Fund (DTF), Women Peace Actors and Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) said incidents of violence, intimidation and harassment reported in several counties threatened the safety and political rights of women seeking leadership positions. They cited reported cases in Kisii, Baringo, Kisumu, Meru, Nairobi and Homa Bay, where women leaders and aspirants have allegedly faced he...
