Mercy Wambugha

Community Change Agent/
Volunteer @Fhok,Nakuru/
C4L SRHR/football fun/youth,women & girls stuff/mental health advocate

[Mercy Wambugha @WambughaMercy]

Yooh, umecheki hii caravan ya @SafaricomPLC ikizunguka huko kwenu, it's bringing smiles and happiness to people as they give out so many gift hampers including live goats, chicken na credit kwa wingi.
Hii festive season tuna #SambazaFurahaNaSafaricom

[Mercy Wambugha @WambughaMercy]

@helidah_akoth @KariobangiSJC @MagakMaureen @makumi_tirus @ahaloharriet @AnnaKatambo @Charlesalexn @CCGD_KE @DefendersKE @PwaniCoven @cff_kenya @harietmuganda16 @lilian_muthike @Shamir2Edwine @WeRiseAfrica @Kalicha01 Where are you in mombasa

[Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw]

Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and rights holders even after a project’s end is crucial for long-lasting impact. @UAFAfrica @TheGirlGen @CREAWKenya @IREXintl @fidakenya @voicetweetz

[Mercy Wambugha @WambughaMercy]

It was an honor to be part of this workshop

[Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw]

@COVAW attended the @voicetweets workshop on inclusive governance which highlighted the importance of sustained, meaningful relationships with project allies, duty bearers and stakeholders. @UAFAfrica @TheGirlGen @CREAWKenya @IREXintl @fidakenya

[Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw]

⚠️ Trigger Warning!⚠️

My dearest daughter,
You deserve to live a life free from fear and violence. There is no shame in walking away from that marriage. I would rather have a divorced child than a dead one. You’ll always have a home with me.
Love,
Mum.

#HerLifeMatters

[Mercy Wambugha @WambughaMercy]

The number of femicide cases in Kenya have been increasing, and these are just not numbers but precious lives of women, a mother to someone,a wife, a daughter and a sister! #HerLifeMatters #EndFemicideKE #EndFemicide

[Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw]

For us, it was makeup. For countless women, it's a horrifying reality. Every day, women lose their lives to femicide. It's time to stand together and put an end to these heinous acts. Join us as we launch this campaign on #HerLifeMatters @UAFAfrica @voicetweetz

[Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw]

We ask the Kenyan government to plan and allocate sufficient resources to address rising cases of femicide #HerLifeMatters

[khalayi faith @KFaith92696]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @Jwain215 @IvyMarigi @ConsortiumCbo @Zamara_fdn @fidakenya @GBVnet @CREAWKenya @NGECKenya Govt should implement swift emergency and police response. Some of these cases that end in femicide can be prevented if law enforcement got to the crime scenes early.
#HerLifeMatters

[khalayi faith @KFaith92696]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @Jwain215 @IvyMarigi @ConsortiumCbo @Zamara_fdn @fidakenya @GBVnet @CREAWKenya @NGECKenya Govt should declare femicide a national emergency and advocate for zero tolerance policy.
#HerLifeMatters

[Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw]

4. What specific actions should government agencies take to prevent and respond to femicide? #HerLifeMatters

@OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso ⁠@ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @Wambughamercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @JoySamu17110022 @Lewizzymaulito @phelah_phelix

[Muthoma Wainaina @Jwain215]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @WambughaMercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @GirlsWomenPower @ywli_info @fidakenya @ConsortiumCbo 1. Harmful cultural practices -contributed by societal structure that does not recognize women rights.
2. Misogyny
3. Poverty - frustration in family set up where provider is unable to provide for the family instead it ends up with domestic violence

[Christine Oyugi @Tinaoyugi]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @WambughaMercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @GirlsWomenPower @ywli_info @fidakenya @ConsortiumCbo Lack of effective communication between partners creates resentment over time. If this goes on unresolved, it bottles up rage resulting people doing the unthinkable

[THE MAN @Wangoma_tweets]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @WambughaMercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @IvyMarigi @fidakenya @GirlsWomenPower @Zamara_fdn @ywli_info Many anti-violence programs lack intersectional approaches, excluding marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ women and those in rural areas. Effective solutions must be inclusive.

#HerLifeMatters

[Consortium of women empowerment CBO @ConsortiumCbo]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @WambughaMercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @IvyMarigi @fidakenya @GirlsWomenPower @Zamara_fdn @ywli_info Inadequate support for survivors and economic and social inequality because femicide is often linked to broader social - economic inequalities

#HerLifeMatters

[Mercy Wambugha @WambughaMercy]

Culture and traditional practices play a big role in violence against women #HerLifeMaters #EndFemicideKE

[Ruth Namnyak @Saloniqueruth]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @WambughaMercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @IvyMarigi @fidakenya @GirlsWomenPower @Zamara_fdn @ywli_info Deep-rooted cultural norms that tolerate or justify violence against women.

[✨ Michelle Kariuki ✨ @its_qario]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @WambughaMercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @IvyMarigi @fidakenya @GirlsWomenPower @Zamara_fdn @ywli_info Limitation of Disaggregated Data: Many countries do not collect or publish data on femicide, making it hard to understand the scale of the problem.#HerLifeMatters #EndFemicide

[✨ Michelle Kariuki ✨ @its_qario]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @WambughaMercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @IvyMarigi @fidakenya @GirlsWomenPower @Zamara_fdn @ywli_info Underreporting: Fear of retaliation or mistrust in authorities leads to underreporting of femicide cases #HerLifeMatters #EndFemicide

[🎀 @Ivy_nyakie]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @WambughaMercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @IvyMarigi @fidakenya @GirlsWomenPower @Zamara_fdn @ywli_info Despite existing laws, slow judicial processes and weak enforcement of these laws prevent timely justice for femicide victims. We need faster action to prevent further tragedies. #HerLifeMatters @COVAW

[Mercy Wambugha @WambughaMercy]

#HerLifeMatters

[Mohamedin Hussein @Mohazt1]

@covaw @OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso @ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @WambughaMercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @IvyMarigi @fidakenya @GirlsWomenPower @Zamara_fdn @ywli_info Current efforts to combat femicide face gaps like:

1. Weak enforcement of laws and accountability for perpetrators.
Insufficient data collection on gender-based violence.
2. Lack of survivor-centered support systems.
3. Cultural and societal norms normalizing violence.

[Mercy Wambugha @WambughaMercy]

#HerLifeMatters #EndFemicide

[Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw]

What are the gaps in the current efforts to combat femicide? #HerLifeMatters

@OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso ⁠@ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @Wambughamercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @JoySamu17110022 @Lewizzymaulito @phelah_phelix

[Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw]

What are the gaps in the current efforts to combat femicide? #HerLifeMatters

@OdhiamboOlela @Saloniqueruth @WanjikuMerci @ManSoloh_ @simpaishadrack @Ivy_nyakie @daphyso ⁠@ciryan_achola @Wangoma_tweets @OneNjikuKimathi @its_qario @Wambughamercy @DaveMopel @Kish_Michael01 @JoySamu17110022 @Lewizzymaulito @phelah_phelix