Popular entertainer DJ Dibul is at the centre of a domestic violence controversy following allegations that he was assaulted by his wife, actress Dorea Chege.
Reports circulating on social media claim the incident is not isolated, with suggestions that similar altercations may have occurred previously.
The case has sparked debate online, with many Kenyans criticised for making light of the alleged assault instead of acknowledging it as a serious matter.
Gender-rights advocates say the reactions reflect a persistent double standard in how society treats male victims of domestic violence.
The discourse has drawn parallels to previous high-profile incidents where domestic disputes involving public figures became subjects of online ridicule rather than concern. Observers say such responses discourage male victims from reporting abuse.
Some men have since come forward sharing experiences of not being taken seriously when attempting to report similar incidents to authorities, highlighting a broader societal stigma.
Advocates argue that domestic violence should be treated with equal seriousness regardless of the victim’s gender.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the alleged incident involving DJ Dibul. It remains unclear whether a formal report has been made.
Gender-based violence organisations are now calling for a more responsible public conversation, urging Kenyans to refrain from trivialising domestic abuse and to support victims irrespective of gender.
