On the outskirts of Kenya’s capital, women walk in constant fear, as they increasingly fall victim to rape. Rape is rampant, especially against older women who are preyed upon by young men in the belief that sex with a ‘shushu’ cures AIDS and lifts curses. Things are changing though. Some women are now fighting back thanks to self-defence classes designed especially for them. A 40-year-old Naomi Wanjiro, a local NGO officer, teaches some extraordinary ladies to use both their fists and voices to say «NO!». The program is clearly making a difference to many women’s lives, whether they are 55, 85, or even 105 years old. Many say they have been empowered to live their lives in safety and with confidence.
Granny Fight Club
