Kenya's 2015 law providing legal protection for victims of domestic violence, including physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse within family and intimate partner relationships.
The Protection Against Domestic Violence Act 2015 (PADVA) defines domestic violence broadly to include physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological, and economic abuse, as well as stalking, harassment, and damage to property. Victims can apply for a Protection Order from any Magistrate's Court — the application is free and can be made without a lawyer. Emergency Protection Orders can be granted without notifying the respondent.
A woman in Mombasa is repeatedly threatened and controlled financially by her husband. She applies for a Protection Order at the Magistrate's Court under PADVA. The court grants an Emergency Protection Order the same day, prohibiting the husband from contacting or approaching her.
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