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ODM leader Raila Odinga has weighed in on the recent spike in cases of gender-based violence in Kenya.
Through his social media pages on Tuesday, Odinga raised alarm over the increased cases of love-related murders and called for a candid discussion on gender-based violence.
“It is unfortunate that after winning their partner’s heart, instead of going on to cherish and love them, some suddenly turn physical, and at times horrifically end up killing them. Too many lives are being lost on an almost daily basis going by media reports,” Odinga wrote.
He added: “This scourge must come to an end. The abnormality of these murders cannot become the normal No! If you cannot reconcile, then, leave and let live. We need an urgent candid discussion on #GenderBasedViolence as a Nation.”
Incidents of domestic violence have been on the rise in recent months, with the latest case being that of 38-year-old Kiambu businessman Evans Karani, who is accused of killing his estranged lover Catherine Nyokabi, 25.
The suspect allegedly confessed he strangled the deceased, a mother of one, with a belt before attempting to dump her body in a bush in Juja.
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The devil wants to tell us that he killed Kenyans(including Castro)and continue killing them at will because he loves them.Remember gaidi Raila & Co.cannibals have never denied killing Kenyans.I wish Dr.Gitau and Lukoye state how murdering somebody is related to love and why Raila thinks he is the only one with the right to kill(not a fly,rat or goat,NO,HUMANBEING).The two gifted Kenyans should EXAMINE WAKANYUGI Amollo.
Uhuru commissioned some experts to study on mental health illness in Kenya.What happened? Is the study still going on?
Just curious to see if the study would produce any link between killing of one's loved one and mental illness.Because conventional wisdom dictates that is does not many any sense to kill somebody you claim to love.You protect them.
I also understand that there are tale tale signs that warns people of potential of toxic love.If this is true, then we certainly should take these signals seriously.Some see these signs but hope to change the partner.This is like plating the Rusian rollet.Too risk.
As I always say, if you LOVE YOURSELF,do not harm or needlessly risk your life.If somebody breaks your heart,that's not the end of the world.There is lot more to love,and live for.Dont let one person ruin the rest of your life.
I appreciate Raila's concern.Other than the political platform he has,on this matter of the heart, he is no different from me. Let's hear from the experts.Those who make aliving looking into such matters. Certainly somebody knows something.MMMmmm solution.
Senseless murder is due to a lack of the fear of God. All corruption and lawlessness a sign of fear of God missing. Mental health has little to Do with it.
Love triangles can be perilous. People don't want to share love or partners. Some people don't want to accept rejection. Anger management classes needed for lovers. Greed is also a driving factor. Have people been desensitized towards murder? Is there an increase in mental health cases?