Bomet County Senator Hillary Sigei has raised concerns over the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and homicides, warning that the situation is reaching alarming levels across the county.
According to a report on his Facebook page on May 26, 2026, Sigei noted that security agencies are now receiving reports of GBV incidents almost daily, with cases of defilement, domestic violence, wife battering and sexual offences on the rise in several sub-counties.
Statistics released on the situation paint a grim picture, with GBV prevalence standing at 44.4 per cent, defilement cases at 34.9 per cent, assault cases at 44.4 per cent and murder prevalence at 11.1 per cent.
Leaders noted that the increasing cases are tearing families apart and leaving many victims traumatised.
“The statistics paint an equally worrying picture. Gender-Based Violence prevalence in Bomet stands at 44.4 per cent, Defilement cases at 34.9 per cent, Assault cases at 44.4 per cent and Murder prevalence at 11.1 per cent. These statistics represent broken families, traumatised children, widowed parents, and a society slowly losing its moral fabric,” Sigei said.
Appeal to the public
Sigei further urged residents to work together with security agencies and community leaders to curb the vice and ensure offenders are prosecuted.
“As leaders, parents, religious organisations, professionals and community members, we must unite in ending this vice,” the leaders said.
He also condemned the practice of settling sexual offences through informal arrangements, saying such actions deny victims justice and embolden perpetrators.
“We must reject harmful practices such as settling sexual offences through informal arrangements and instead ensure perpetrators face the full force of the law,” the statement added.
Senator Sigei further encouraged the public to report GBV and homicide cases promptly and support victims instead of protecting offenders.
“I urge residents to speak out, report cases promptly and protect victims rather than shielding offenders,” the leaders said.
