The government plans to build 20 safe houses geared towards the fight against sexual and gender-based -violence in the country.
The safe houses to be spread across the country will provide protection and recovery for domestic victims.
Gender and Culture Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa said the government is working with development partners to establish safe houses by 2027.
Currently, Jumwa said there are more than 54 safe houses in the country. Out of the safe shelters, 50 are privately owned.
The CS acknowledged that the lack of enough shelters to provide a haven for victims was one of the challenges derailing the war on SGBV in the country.
"As a government, we are committed to ensuring that victims get a safe and conducive environment as they recover and wait to get justice," Jumwa said.
Speaking while opening the child protection unit built by the national government affirmative action fund at Kasagam police station in Kisumu on Wednesday, Jumwa said the unit will provide privacy to minors.
"The main objective of the unit is to support the survivors through protection and recovery away from the perpetrators. This makes them more secure," she said.
Jumwa said 50 per cent of affirmative funds is allocated for the construction of the SGBV centres for survivors.
She noted that the majority of the children are being defiled by their relatives which require a concert efforts to end the vice.
