NAIROBI—Women in North Eastern and Coast are least likely to suffer from domestic violence this is according to a survey.
The study by the Institute of Economic Affairs,a public policy Think Tank revealed that cases of domestic abuse against both sexes in the two regions are minimal compared to other parts of the country.
North Eastern Kenya recorded the least cases of domestic violence against women at under 8 per cent followed by coast region which had 19.2 percent. The study also indicated that men in these areas are also least likely to suffer from gender based violence.
The study conducted in conjunction with Nation Media Group NewsPlex project ranked Western region top at 36.6 per cent of women likely to be battered followed by Nyanza at 33.5 per cent and Nairobi at 34.5 per cent. The regions also lead the way in domestic violence against both genders.
“40.7 per cent of women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime as compared with 10.9 per cent of men. This shows that among men and women of the same ages, women are 3.7 times more likely to have suffered from domestic abuse” said the executive director of the Institute of Economic AffairsKwame Owino.
The findings also showed that women in highest earning bracket are least vulnerable to gender based violence and those who did not complete their primary school are most vulnerable to domestic abuse.
The study further revealed that women aged between 25 and 29 years are most vulnerable to domestic abuse followed by those aged 20 and 24 years. Further, men residing in Nairobi and other important towns are more likely to be battered than those living in rural areas.
Source: Friday Bulletin
