When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kenya, cases of gender-based violence exploded. But a combination of fear, stigma and a lack of trust in the police mean the majority of cases are never reported. It has been described as Kenya’s ‘hidden epidemic’.

Africa Eye reporter Tom Odula investigates the deep-seated roots behind the violence, discovers the trauma behind the shocking statistics, and explores the police and government inaction that leaves survivors with little hope of justice.

***
Africa Eye brings you original, investigative journalism revealing secrets and rooting out injustice in the world’s most complex and exciting continent. Nothing stays hidden forever.

You can check out all #BBCAfricaEye investigations here: https://bit.ly/bbcafricaeye

***
Credits:

Producer and Reporter - Tom Odula
Executive Producer - Emma Whitlock, Peter Murimi
Producer and Director - Elijah Kanyi, Dickon Le Marchant
Film Editor - John Moratiel
Online Editor - Chris Stott
Dubbing Mixer - Jez Spencer
Colourist - Boyd Nagle
Impact Producer - Courtney Bembridge
Digital Producer - Tamasin Ford
Social Media Producer - Anusha Kumar
Reversioning Producer - Anna Payton
Production Coordinator - Izzy Fleming
Production Manager - Simon Frost
Africa Eye Editor - Tom Watson

Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica
Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/