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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe, and Shofco CEO Kennedy Odede during the official opening of a rescue centre for victims of sexual abuse and GBV in Ndhiwa Town, on December 9, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard]
Efforts have been intensified to rescue girls and women who are abused sexually in a bid to curb gender based violence (GBV) in Homa Bay County.
This follows the establishment of a rescue centre to accommodate GBV victims. The main targets are school girls who are sexually abused and women who suffer GBV in their families.
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