“Ruto, shame on you!" Activists in Kenya slammed President William Ruto for failing to address the country’s femicide crisis. The activists were part of thousands who marched in Nairobi Monday, demanding governments across the African continent take serious steps to protect women amidst a rise in femicide and child disappearances. The protest was the largest against gender-based violence in recent weeks. It followed the murder of singer Rachel Wandeto, who was set on fire by three men on May 16 and died two days later. Advocacy groups gave the government in Kenya a 40-day ultimatum to declare a national crisis or face escalating demonstrations.

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