16 Days of Activism: How theatre amplified 2025 fight against Gender-Based Violence

Mary Tariku (second left) of The Kamp Kakuma film collective, with other members including director Chichi Ramadhan (second right), discusses her experience with digital violence featured in their documentary at Unseen Nairobi on November 26, 2025

Photo credit: Thomas Rajula | Nation Media Group

Art has always been used as a tool to approach uncomfortable topics in society directly, triggering dialogue for change. This year, theatre spoke boldly during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

“What can start small, on screens – a message, a comment, or a post – can quickly spiral into a torrent of threats and violence in real life. Private photos are stolen without consent. Lies spread in a matter of seconds. Locations are tracked.

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