Rape: Factors causing and the effects of rape in Kenya

Rape is a global challenge that confronts women in all context and from all race. There has been an increase in rape cases and rape prevalence in Kenya, especially in major urban centers. The research is a qualitative study done in Nairobi, to study the phenomenon rape. Interviews were conducted with the rape victims, Church clergies, and Activists. The study found that, the factors leading to rape are many, however those discussed in this article are, media, cultural factors, poverty and robbery to name but a few. Further, the findings indicate that rape affects the victims, their immediate family, and all people related to the victim. Rape as well affects the economy of the victim and even that of the entire society.