The Center for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) undertook a rapid multi-sectoral assessment of Gender based violence (GBV) in Kitui and Nyeri Counties in August and September 2019. This report brings out structural, systemic and environmental challenges limiting effective implementation of GBV laws in Kitui County and reflects on how women are included in various in decisions on addressing gender based violence. The report further outlines how the community at large is in involved in addressing GBV and provides a discussion on community perceptions on accountability by public authorities implementing GBV laws and policies. The main content of the report covers the background context of Kitui
County in regard to GBV prevention and response, key findings, conclusions and recommendations.
