Gender-Based Violence and Access to Education: An Empirical Analysis for Women in Nakuru County, Kenya

Maureen Pacho; Kennedy Mutundu

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol9.iss7.3242

Authors

Maureen Pacho

Mount Kenya University

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3439-615X
Kennedy Mutundu

Mount Kenya University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol9.iss7.3242

Keywords:

Gender-Based Violence, Access, Education, Economic well-being, Women

Abstract

Gender based violence (GBV) consequences on women economic empowerment within Kenya are immensely widespread. Nakuru East Sub County, in particular has reported many cases of GBV. The aim of this study was to examine effects of gender-based violence on the women access to education. This investigation was guided by Ecological theory and a descriptive survey design was adopted in this study. Using a questionnaire, focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews, the results are based on achieved response of a group of 40 women, 2 chiefs and 2 officers in charge of children protection unit and 3 CSOs Staff. Study findings indicate that there was notable impact of GBV on women access to education in Nakuru East. Cases of school dropout as a result of teenage pregnancies, Early marriage, child labour, and giving preference to boys in education were top on the findings. Empowerment of women reduces the unequal power relationship between women and men which has been identified as the root cause of GBV.

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