Between 2022 and 2025, Kenya’s legal system faced a significant influx of cases involving sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
The data reveals a staggering 28,146 filed cases in total, highlighting the pervasive nature of this crisis.
However, the numbers also show a justice system working to clear backlogs, with 20,013 cases resolved during this period.
The most prevalent charge brought to the courts was grievous harm, accounting for 17,712 filed cases. This category saw a high resolution rate, with 13,869 cases concluded.
Even more concerning is the data regarding minors; Defilement cases reached 8,071, with 4,474 of those reaching a resolution. The disparity between filed and resolved cases in this category suggests a pressing need for more resources to protect the most vulnerable.
Other serious crimes, such as Rape (1,029 filed) and Incest (326 filed), continue to challenge the judiciary, while categories like Kidnapping and Abduction show a near-perfect resolution rate, with 88 out of 89 cases settled.
While the volume of cases is a sobering reminder of the violence present in society, the resolution of over 70% of all filed cases indicates a focused effort by the technical working groups and the courts to provide closure and accountability for survivors.
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