The Power Dialogue AfricaEpisode 23
Zeddy Bariti
Host & Founder, The Power Dialogue Africa
“Zeddy Bariti: Why Survivors of Sexual Abuse Don't Speak Out”
Host Zeddy Bariti breaks the silence on sexual abuse — the hidden cost, the trauma survivors carry, and why speaking up still feels unsafe.
Released 11 September 2025
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1 in 3 women in Kenya experience sexual abuse in their lifetime. Most never speak out. The silence is deafening and the scars are lifelong.
This episode of The Power Dialogue Africa breaks the silence. We confront the hidden cost of sexual abuse, the trauma survivors carry, and why speaking up still feels unsafe.
If you have gone through abuse and need help, or know someone who does, please reach out to FIDA, Usikimye and/or CREAW Kenya. Psychologist Philip Odiyo can also offer guidance on how to navigate this through info@mvuli.com
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