Lipa Later, a buy-now-pay-later fintech company operating across East Africa, has partnered with the Crevit Mulier Fund to provide discounted access to goods for women in safehouses, communities, and women's groups. The collaboration includes furnishing a home for a domestic violence survivor in Meru as its first project.
The Crevit Mulier Fund, a socio-legal enterprise under Crevit Mulier & Co., focuses on empowering marginalized women and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Its work includes developing digital tools for financial inclusion, legal education, and aid services.
Eric Muli, CEO of Lipa Later, emphasized the importance of addressing SGBV during a book launch event for Our Broken Silence, a collection of survivor stories. He stated, "It’s my prayer that the stories in the book will inspire us to help victims of SGBV. As a businessman, you can count on my support for this initiative."
Chief Justice Martha Koome highlighted the societal impact of SGBV, noting that 40% of Kenyan women face such violence and 1 in 5 girls experience child marriage or female genital mutilation. She cited a 25% rise in SGBV cases in 2020, attributed to pandemic-related lockdowns, and urged youth to address the issue.
The book Our Broken Silence, authored by Lanji Ouko-Awori and Adelle Onyango, compiles stories from East Africa spanning pre-colonial to modern times. It will be available online and in bookstores nationwide.
