Minister Apologizes for Rape Remark

Under fire from women’s rights activists, Kenyan Justice Minister Kiraitu Murungi apologized for making a comment about rape in reference to the suspension of international aid from lenders who were concerned about corruption.

Murungi said donors penalizing Kenya for something it was already tackling was “like raping a woman who is already willing.”

In his apology, he said, “As the minister of justice and responsible for the promotion of human rights in Kenya, I would be the last person to glorify rape, which is a bestial violation of women’s rights.”