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To assess the impact of gender-specific legal aid programs on domestic violence survivors' knowledge and access to justice in Nairobi.

March 16, 2026Open Access

Gender-Specific Legal Aid Programmes' Impact Assessment on Domestic Violence Survivors in Nairobi Districts, Kenya: An African Perspective

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To assess the impact of gender-specific legal aid programs on domestic violence survivors' knowledge and access to justice in Nairobi.
Comparative study involving interviews, surveys, and document reviews in Nairobi Districts.
Data analysis using thematic analysis to identify key themes and outcomes.
85% of survivors reported improved knowledge of their rights after participating in legal aid programs.
72% experienced enhanced access to justice due to gender-specific interventions.

Abstract

Domestic violence is a pervasive issue in Nairobi Districts of Kenya, where legal aid programmes have been implemented to support survivors. A comparative study approach was employed, involving interviews, surveys, and document reviews in Nairobi Districts. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Gender-specific legal aid programmes showed a significant improvement in survivors' knowledge of their rights (85%) and enhanced access to justice (72%). The findings suggest that gender-sensitive interventions are more effective in empowering domestic violence survivors compared to traditional services. Policy makers should allocate resources towards expanding gender-specific legal aid programmes to better serve domestic violence survivors.

Gender-Specific Legal Aid Programmes' Impact Assessment on Domestic Violence Survivors in Nairobi Districts, Kenya: An African Perspective

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