19/03/2025
The tragic loss of Keneni Adugna is a painful reminder that domestic violence is real, and it is deadly. She was not just another face in the crowd—she was a dreamer, a hard worker, an artist, an engineer, an actress, and a woman who believed in herself. She pursued her passion both in front of and behind the camera, and she deserved a future free from fear and harm.
To all women and girls: If her death doesn’t change anything, then what will? If her suffering doesn’t wake us up, then when will we take action? This is not just about one case—it’s about a pattern, a cycle that keeps repeating because too many victims stay silent, too many warning signs are ignored, and too many abusers are excused.
If a man lays a hand on you once, believe that he will do it again. Do not wait for things to get better. Do not believe that love will change him. If he cannot control his own pain and takes it out on you, that is not love—it is abuse. And abuse only escalates.
Domestic violence doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with small signs—control, jealousy, emotional abuse, isolation. And if those signs are ignored, it can grow into something much worse. Do not wait for it to become unbearable. Find a way out. Talk to someone. Share your truth. Seek help before it’s too late.
As women, we must stop hiding our pain. We must stop accepting suffering as part of love. We must stop believing that if we just endure long enough, things will change. Her death should not be in vain. Let it be a lesson. Let it be a warning. Let it be the moment we finally say, ‘Enough is enough.’
If you are in a dangerous situation, please talk to someone you trust, and do not stay silent. The only way to break this cycle is to take action now—for ourselves, for our sisters, and for the generations to come.
Let’s not wait for another tragedy. Let’s make her story the last one.
