COVID-19 and Domestic Violence against Men in Kenya: Issues and Policy Directions

Abstract

Key Messages

• Men are experiencing higher levels of controlling behaviours from women, and higher levels of violence perpetrated by women since the onset of COVID-19 in Kenya.
• Obstacles to disclosure and access to services are exacerbated by the fact that access to and supply of support services has been disrupted by the restrictions imposed to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• There is an urgent need to improve policy responses and to make essential services accessible and open to all abused men in need of support and help during COVID-19.