Pressure is mounting on authorities in Mombasa following the death of Susan Mito, a mother of two who died on April 14, 2026, after allegedly enduring prolonged gender-based violence. Her family says they had reported the abuse to authorities before she was hospitalised, raising concerns over failures in both the police and healthcare systems.
Civil society and legal representatives, including FIDA Kenya, say timely action could have saved her life. They report that efforts to transfer her from Portreitz Hospital to a higher-level facility failed due to lack of ICU space, and are now calling for accountability and stronger protection for GBV victims.
