Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya, has condemned a disturbing video circulating on social media that shows a young woman in Narok being violently assaulted by her brothers.

The footage depicts the woman being forcibly restrained and beaten in an apparent attempt to coerce her into marriage, despite her repeated attempts to resist. The video has sparked widespread outrage, highlighting serious concerns over violations of individual rights.

Odhiambo described the incident as “detestable,” emphasising that such acts are not rooted in cultural practices but amount to sexual violence.

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In a statement on X dated September 26, 2025, she said, “This recording of a young lady from Narok reportedly being assaulted by her brothers in an attempt to compel her to marry a man she does not love is detestable. This is not a cultural practice; it is an act of sexual violence, and such conduct cannot be countenanced.”

She urged law enforcement agencies to promptly identify and arrest the perpetrators, stressing that the constitution guarantees individual autonomy and freedom of choice while condemning harmful practices that undermine human rights.

Odhiambo noted that the constitution guarantees individual autonomy and freedom of choice, and equally frowns upon harmful cultural practices that undermine human rights. We call upon the police to promptly identify and arrest the perpetrators of this aggravated act of violence.

“The constitution guarantees individual autonomy and freedom of choice, and equally frowns upon harmful cultural practices that undermine human rights. We call upon the police to promptly identify and arrest the perpetrators of this aggravated act of violence.”

Calls for justice

The assault comes amid growing concern over gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya. Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, speaking at an empowerment forum in Kajiado on September 20, 2025, advocated for harsher penalties for serious crimes, including sexual and gender-based violence.

She linked her call to justice for victims’ families and argued for stronger deterrents, citing the ongoing debate over the death penalty and sentencing reforms.

The case in Narok forms part of a broader pattern of SGBV incidents across the country. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat recently outlined a five-pillar plan to combat SGBV, focusing on survivor-centered justice, specialised investigations, technological accountability, and improved conviction rates.

The program, set for implementation by 2027, aims to strengthen law enforcement’s response and restore public trust.