This study focused on gender based violence and its effect on the social women’s
economic status with specific reference to Langas Estate, Uasin Gishu County. The objectives
were; to investigate the forms of gender based violence and its effect on women’s
productivity. A survey design was used in the study. The target population involved women
respondents from Langas Estate, Uasin Gishu County and employees at Centre for Rights
Education and Awareness. Out of the entire population, the study considered 100 women
and men respondents and all employees, twenty in number at Centre for Rights Education
and Awareness. Questionnaires were used to collect data from the respondents. Data was
analyzed descriptively, converted in frequencies and percentages and presented in tables
and charts for ease of understanding. The study established that verbal abuse was the most
common form of gender based violence being experienced. Women were the most affected
as established by the study findings. The study therefore recommends that the government
and other stakeholders spearheading campaigns against gender based violence should
increase their availability especially in the slams where gender based violence is widespread
to ensure all cases are reported.