Welcome to episode 2 of season 3 of Circling The Rabbit Hole podcast. Today, we tackle a very important yet difficult topic - Femicide in Kenya. Now more than ever, existing as a woman is proving to be a danger in itself. From the horrifying gang rape and murder of the trainee doctor in Kolkata, India, to the to the unspeakable violation and killing of a seven-year-old girl in Ethiopia, not to mention our very own persistent SGBV & Femicide crisis in Kenya, being a woman today is to live in fear, knowing that it could easily be you next. In this radical and unapologetic episode, I sit down with Zaha Indimuli, Maryliz Biubwa and Zawede Nzisa, who are representatives from the Young Women’s Leadership Institute (YWLI) Foundation, a trailblazing feminist organisation in Kenya. Together, we dive deep into the brutal realities of femicide, sexual and gender-based violence that plague our society, exposing the systemic misogyny that perpetuates these horrors. This isn’t just a conversation; it’s a call to action. Join us as we discuss why more young women are leading the charge against gender oppression, where safe spaces for all women are a given, and where feminism isn’t just an ideology—it’s a survival strategy. Together, we explore what it means to be a feminist and why we feel the wrong people are leading conversations about harming women. ⚠️Trigger warning ⚠️ This episode addresses issues to do with domestic, gender based and intimate partner violence, sexual assault & murder. Please see drclairekinuthia.com for helpful resources if you or a loved one needs support dealing with similar issues. The Young Women’s Leadership Institute (YWLI) is a feminist organisation in Kenya dedicated to empowering and nurturing young women leaders. Founded in 1999, YWLI focuses on advancing gender equality, fostering leadership skills, and creating safe, inclusive spaces for all women, including those identifying as LGBTQ. Through advocacy, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives, YWLI is committed to challenging patriarchal norms and promoting the full participation of young women in social, economic, and political spheres. Connect with YWLI on social media @ywli_kenya Zawede Nzisa is a feminist activist, a poet, and a singer who works in YWLI as a communications and arts assistant. Connect with Nzisa on social media @nzyzi_ Maryliz Biubwa is a human rights activist and defender and a black queer radical angry intersectional feminist. They are the founder of an organisation called The Queer Republic and they work closely with YWLI at the board level and in other activities around the organisation. Connect with Biubwa on social media @biubwa_uncut Zaha Indimuli is a Pan-African feminist who is the founder and executive director of Amali Organisation - a group of young professionals who work around solutions in health, specifically SRHR, inclusive youth development and the intersectionality of what sustainability will look like for young people. Connect with Zaha on social media @ balozi.zaha How can you support this podcast? Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment. Find the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.claire.kinuthia-CTRH Continue the conversation with me on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ctrh_podcast?igsh=eWs5M3dsdmhrd3k4 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.claire.kinuthia?_t=8fV6A1bom0c&_r=1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dr.claire.kinuthia?mibextid=LQQJ4d