On Friday, renowned actress Catherine Kamau, popularly known as Kate actress, spearheaded a march against femicide in Nyeri. Kate, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, took to her social media platforms to share moments from the march, emphasizing her role as a mother and a woman holding a significant position in society to protect fellow women.
In a heartfelt message, Kate stated, “The reason why we started this march, I feel as a woman and entertainer, as someone who holds a position in society, I have a responsibility to protect women. The majority of my following are women. The people who have supported me through and through are women. I am a mother, I am a woman, and I have a right to life. My sisters have a right to life.”
Expressing her commitment to the cause, the award-winning actress asserted, “I have a responsibility to protect and speak against any form of violation of their rights, that’s why I’ve decided to come and join them today.”
The Nyeri march, led by Kate, was scheduled to take place on the 26th of January 2024. The initiative aims to address the recent surge in murders recorded in Kenya and advocates for an end to these senseless killings.
Kate has been actively involved in leading and raising awareness about femicide, using her platform to speak out against gender-based violence. The Nyeri march is a precursor to the Nairobi march scheduled for the 27th of January 2024, where several other celebrities, including Brenda Wairimu, Celestine Gashuhi, Foi Wambui, and Bryan Kabugi, are actively promoting and spreading the word on social media.
The femicide march is a collaborative effort sponsored by Feminists in Kenya, USIKIMIE, and Zamara. The initiative kicked off in Nyeri and is set to continue in different cities, including Nairobi, as a united call to bring an end to the tragic trend of femicide. The involvement of prominent personalities and organizations underscores the collective determination to address and combat the issue of violence against women in Kenya.
