Unbelievable!! See How Old Women In Kenya Are Learning Kungfu Just To Stop The High Rate Of Rape [Video]
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In Korogosho, a sprawling and perilous slum in Kenya, elderly women are defiantly confronting a wave of sexual violence, actively resisting with physical combat techniques such as punches and kicks. Amidst the harsh realities of Korogosho, where over 150, 000 residents grapple with pervasive unemployment and rampant crime, these women are arming themselves with martial arts skills to defend against assailants. The perpetrators, predominantly young men influenced by the dangerous notion that assaulting older women somehow absolves them. of their transgressions, are a constant menace in this community.
Gathered in a modest church with walls
of rusted iron sheets, these resilient women, often affectionately referred to as grannies, assemble twice a week for training sessions. Seated in a circle. of 15 to 20 participants, they eagerly absorb the day’ s lesson under the guidance of a seasoned instructor. With determination in their eyes, they take turns striking a punching bag, understanding that the efficacy of their blows lies not in sheer force but in targeting the body’s vulnerable points. Joyce Wanja, aged 65, recounts her decision to embrace karate as a means of self-defense within the confines of her impoverished surroundings.
Now after dark, where they become vulnerable. targets. Wanja shares a harrowing experience of being accosted by a group of young men while she was using an outdoor tollet one evening. Despite her screams for help, it was only the timely intervention of nearby men that thwarted the assault. However, the ordeal left her physically injured and emotionally shaken, serving as a stark reminder of the constant peril faced by women in the community.
Tragically, Wanja’s narrative is not unique. She recalls the brutal fate suffered by a friend who fell victim to rape and murder in 2014, underscoring the pervasive threat that looms over the slum’s female residents. Despite reporting the assailants to the authorities, justice remained elusive, highlighting the prevailing impunity surrounding gender-based violence in Korogosho
Alice Mwelu, aged 72, shares her own encounter with would-be attackers, recounting how her martial arts training empowered her to fend off multiple assailants. Employing techniques learned in class, she effectively
Incapacitated her attackers, emphasizing
the importance of vocal assertion as the
first line of defense.
Margaret Mbatia, the dedicated
instructor behind these transformative
martial arts sessions, emphasizes their
life-saving impact, not only for the
elderly women but also for vulnerable
children in the community. She laments.
the heartbreaking cases of rape and
murder that have plagued Korogosho,
citing the disturbing belief among young
men that assaulting older women serves
as a form of spiritual purification.
Echoing the sentiments of these
courageous women, a 2016 report by
Doctors Without Borders underscores
the alarmingly high prevalence of
gender-based violence and rape within
Kenyan slums, affecting millions of
residents. Mwelu underscores the
resilience of Korogosho’s elderly
women, who strive to defuse volatile.
situations through dialogue but stand
ready to defend themselves with force if
necessary
In the face of adversity, these women
draw strength from their unity and
determination, refusing to be passive.
victims of violence. Through their
unwavering commitment to self-defense
and community empowerment, they
challenge the prevailing narrative of
vulnerability, embodying resilience and
defiance in the struggle for safety and
dignity
(Scooper News)
