Makueni: Makueni County Woman Representative Rose Museo has raised alarm over the escalating incidences of femicide, defilement, and child abductions, urging state actors to take firm action against offenders. Museo criticized the brutal acts of violence against women and children, emphasizing that the troubling trend has left families in distress. According to Kenya News Agency, Museo highlighted the urgency for stringent legal measures against those responsible for these crimes during the launch of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) sanitary pads distribution at Muatini Primary School in Kibwezi Sub-county. She underscored the alarming nature of cases involving the abduction, sexual assault, and subsequent murder of innocent children, demanding immediate intervention from security agencies and the government. Museo expressed that both girls and boys deserve protection from violence and abuse, urging society to unite in safeguarding children from all forms of brutality. She attributed some of the rising violence to toxic family environments where children witness domestic conflicts, suggesting that such exposure normalizes abusive behavior in relationships. Museo called on parents to shield children from domestic disputes, emphasizing the importance of setting positive examples. She also stressed the need for enhanced mentorship and support systems for boys, appealing to men and community leaders to address issues affecting the boy child. In addition to addressing violence, Museo pointed out the challenge many families face in accessing sanitary towels for school-going girls due to the high cost of living. She noted that many parents are compelled to prioritize basic needs over menstrual hygiene products, which are crucial for keeping girls in school. Museo disclosed that the sanitary towels initiative has so far distributed approximately 207,000 sanitary pads across 1,237 schools, ensuring that girls from Grade Four to Grade Nine receive necessary supplies. She assured that the current consignment, costing around Sh13 million, would continue to support girls' education uninterrupted. Museo emphasized that women leaders in Parliament would persist in advocating for strengthened sanitary towel supply programs in schools, as part of efforts to maintain girls' education and dignity.