Index
In the case of Kenya, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 21 index points, from 38 in 1995 to 59 in 2024.
Kenya
Compared globally, Kenya’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2016-2022, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Kenya is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2014 (affecting 24% of the population) and droughts in 2009 (affecting 9% of the population), 2006 and 2004.
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Kenya against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.