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) and the Lithuanian Development Cooperation (LTaid).
The system represents a significant milestone in Nakuru County’s ongoing 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 the development of targeted interventions, resource allocation, and policy formulation.
At the official launch ceremony, held in Nakuru City, Deputy Governor H.E. David Kones emphasized the transformative potential of the new system in improving the county’s response to GBV. “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),” he stated.

The GBV Information System goes beyond data collection, offering survivors an accessible channel through which they can report incidents, seek assistance, and receive referrals to relevant services such as healthcare, legal aid, and psychosocial support. The system has been developed with an inclusive lens, ensuring that the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations, particularly PWDs, are integrated into its framework.

The platform is now live and can be accessed through the county’s official website at www.nakuru.org. It includes user friendly features that allow authorized personnel to input, monitor, and analyze data securely while maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of survivors.

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

The launch event was attended by a host of dignitaries and stakeholders, including representatives from the Vilnius CCIC, County Chief Officers Gladys Kamuren (Gender and Social Services), Alice Abuki (External Resource Mobilization), and Leonard Kirui (ICT Director). Also present were gender officers, representatives of organizations for PWDs, and officials from both the County and National Governments, all of whom lauded the county’s leadership for embracing technology to combat GBV.