The recent murder of Starlet Wahu and JKUAT student Rita Waeni painted a grim picture of the extent of femicide in Kenya.
Data from Africa Data Hub shows that femicide is not just a 2024 problem, but there have been more than 500 cases reported since 2016.
The report, compiled by Africa Uncensored, shows that in 2016, there were 20 reported cases of femicide.
In 2017, the number rose to 57 with 2018 recording the highest number of femicide cases reported at 95.
The data shows a worrying trend that the organisation says points to a deeper and more systemic issue.