NGPU May 10, 2025

Nakuru County Launches Groundbreaking Gender-Based Violence Information System

Written by Sammy Ngatia & James Munyua

In a decisive step toward eradicating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Nakuru County has officially launched a comprehensive GBV Information System aimed at enhancing case tracking, data collection, and survivor support services. The innovative platform was unveiled by the Department of Youth, Gender, Sports and Social Services, with strategic support from the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (Vilnius CCIC)

The project is funded by the Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund and forms part of a broader initiative titled “Nakuru County Gender-Based Violence and Disability Digitalization and Reporting Platform No. 2024-K-010”, which runs from *September 23, 2024, to September 23, 2026.

The project is being piloted in Nakuru County and is designed to contribute to improving the governance and accessibility of digital services in Kenya. It aligns with the country’s national development goals, particularly in digitalization.

Project Goals and Objectives

• Analyze opportunities for digital service delivery in Nakuru and other municipalities, and share good practices with Nakuru and Nairobi municipalities and the Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Develop a digital platform to digitize and report on gender-based violence and persons with disabilities (PWDs), addressing institutional, legal, organizational, and technical challenges.
• Implement a digitization and reporting platform compatible with the national development goal of digitalization.

A Transformative Milestone

The system represents a significant milestone in Nakuru County’s efforts to address GBV through evidence-based policymaking and service delivery. By consolidating GBV-related data, the platform is designed to empower decision-makers with reliable, real-time information that can inform targeted interventions, resource allocation, and policy formulation.

At the official launch in Nakuru City, Deputy Governor H.E. David Kones highlighted the transformative potential of the system:

“With this tool, we are not only collecting data but also gaining the insight required to craft meaningful, inclusive, and responsive policies. The platform will enable us to better understand the scope and patterns of gender-based violence in Nakuru and design interventions that protect and uplift survivors, including People Living With Disabilities (PWDs).”

Survivor-Centered, Inclusive Design

The GBV Information System goes beyond data collection. It provides survivors with an accessible digital channel for reporting incidents, seeking assistance, and receiving referrals to healthcare, legal aid, and psychosocial services. The platform is inclusive and integrates the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations, particularly PWDs

It is now live and accessible via Nakuru County’s official website: www.nakuru.org. The system includes user-friendly features, enabling authorized personnel to input, monitor, and analyze data securely while maintaining survivor confidentiality and dignity.

National Impact and Recognition

This landmark initiative places Nakuru at the forefront of digital innovation in social service delivery, setting a benchmark for other counties in Kenya and beyond. With robust partnerships, political goodwill, and sustained community engagement, the county aims to ensure that no survivor is left behind.

The launch event was graced by dignitaries and stakeholders including: Representatives from Vilnius CCIC,County Chief Officers: Gladys Kamuren (Gender and Social Services),Alice Abuki (External Resource Mobilization),Leonard Kirui (ICT Director),Gender officers and disability rights advocates,Officials from both County and National Governments.

All applauded Nakuru’s leadership for embracing technology to combat GBV and promote inclusive digital service delivery.

Project Outcome

The expected result of this project is a fully developed and implemented platform for digitizing and reporting on gender-based violence and disabilities, piloted in Nakuru Municipality, which contributes to more effective and inclusive governance.