Women leaders from the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) in Bomet County have called for stronger measures to protect women from rising cases of violence.
They made the call during a candid engagement with Bomet women representative aspirant Irene Terer Bise Chebile, where they discussed challenges affecting women in the teaching profession, workplaces and society.
Chebile said the meeting focused largely on the growing cases of violence against women, including the loss of women's lives, noting that female teachers were among those affected by the worrying trend.
She said the situation required concerted efforts from leaders, professional organisations, communities and government agencies. Such efforts, she added, should strengthen mechanisms for protecting women and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable.
"The rising cases of violence against women, including the loss of women's lives, are deeply concerning. Female teachers are among those affected," Chebile said.
Discussions also examined challenges women face in their professions and communities, with participants calling for stronger support systems to enable women to work and participate in public life without fear of violence or discrimination.
Chebile said women leaders had an important role to play in bringing the concerns of women to the attention of policymakers and other stakeholders.
She urged women to strengthen their networks and work collectively in addressing challenges affecting them, saying unity among women leaders could help push for practical interventions.
She also called for safer and more inclusive workplaces and communities where women can pursue their careers and contribute to society without facing threats to their security and wellbeing.
This engagement comes amid growing concern over violence against women in the country, with various stakeholders calling for stronger preventive measures, better protection of victims and greater accountability for perpetrators.
For female teachers, the leaders said, addressing violence should go hand in hand with tackling challenges within the teaching profession and creating working environments where women feel supported and protected.
Chebile said continued dialogue between women leaders, teachers' unions, community organisations and other stakeholders would be crucial in finding lasting solutions.
She said collective action would be necessary to build safer communities and strengthen the voice of women in both professional and public spaces.
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