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Concerted effort is required to put to an end the deadly vice
Athletics coach Henry Cherono has observed that Iten is increasingly becoming notorious for Gender-Based Violence and wants a total crackdown on the vice.
Speaking during an engagement forum with athletes in the aforementioned area on Saturday, Cherono said alternative conflict resolution mechanisms are vital in weeding out GBV cases.
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08:39 - 09.11.2024
Athletics Kenya amplifies fight against GBV as hundreds take to the streets in Kericho
In reaction to the troubling increase in gender-based violence (GBV) cases in recent years, Kenya's sports community has come together to deliver a powerful message of unity and commitment to take action with hundreds taking to the streets in Kericho on Friday.
"There is a need for conflict resolution methods to nip GBV in the bud before it worsens,” Cherono said. He said the on-going discussions must lead to finding a lasting solution since GBV has become an Achilles heel in Kenyan athletics.
"Iten has become a hotspot of GBV and that’s very unfortunate. As the athletics community in Iten, we have already started the conversation on how to end this menace. On the 22nd of this month, we will continue this conversation."
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11:06 - 06.11.2024
‘Learn from me’ – Lucy Kabuu advises female athletes against making relationship mistakes amid Ksh70m property dispute
Former Commonwealth champion Lucy Kabuu has told famale athletes to be wary of the men they fall in love with to avoid exploitation and cases of Gender-Based Violence.
The government, together with Athletics Kenya and other stakeholders are on the forefront and have crafted a pronged approach to deal with the GBV. AK have had a week-long engagement forum with athletes from various parts of the country, sharing their experiences and being imparted with knowledge in matters GBV and financial security.
The need to train and employ more female coaches featured prominently in the discussion, with athlete Mark Kimtai, wanting the law enforcement agencies to be empowered in order to take GBV cases seriously.
“We need more female coaches here in Iten so female athletes have people they can confide in. It is very difficult for a female athlete to reveal to a male coach that she is undergoing GBV. The law enforcement agencies should also be empowered especially when it comes to handling male victims of GBV,” Kimtai said.
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