Bias-motivated incidents in Kenya

Incidents over time

Every incident

6 incidents, newest first.

June 2026

• Woman murdered by husband after domestic dispute in Chemelet Village

  A woman was attacked and killed by her husband following a domestic dispute in Boito Ward, Chemelet Village.

  Jun 3 · ChemeletSexism / Gender-Based Violence1 source

May 2026

• Woman raped and stabbed after ODM rally in Dandora

  A female supporter of Nairobi Woman Representative was attacked, robbed, raped and stabbed in Dandora after attending an ODM rally.

  May 20 · DandoraSexism / Gender-Based Violence1 source

• Two women chiefs assaulted at public participation meeting in Kileleshwa

  Two women chiefs were assaulted during a public participation meeting in Kileleshwa, Kenya, and were later treated at Nairobi Women's Hospital.

  May 20 · KileleshwaSexism / Gender-Based Violence1 source

• Woman doused with petrol and set ablaze in Mwiki, Kasarani

  A woman was doused with petrol and set on fire by three masked attackers in Mwiki, Kasarani, leaving her with severe burns.

  May 15 · MwikiSexism / Gender-Based Violence1 source

February 2026

• Kenyan MP targeted with racist remarks by former deputy president

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made derogatory remarks calling MP Zaheer Jhanda 'the Indian' and telling Kisii residents they should not be governed by him during an opposition rally in Kisii.

  Feb 23 · KisiiRacism1 source

January 2026

• Mother of four killed by husband in Mathakwa village

  Carol Njeri, a young mother of four, was killed by her husband in Mathakwa village, Kenya, in a case described as gender-based violence.

  Jan 10 · MathakwaSexism / Gender-Based Violence1 source

Elsewhere in Africa

• Nigeria 10
• South Africa 46