A Vigil, A Movement, A Mission
On the third anniversary of Zara Aleena’s murder, we remember not only a life tragically cut short, but a moment that continues to define the urgent need for cultural and systemic change in how we protect women.
At Safekab, we stand with every survivor, and with every voice calling for transformation. Women are still not safe, and safety cannot depend on chance, goodwill, or flawed systems. It must be guaranteed, embedded, and universally accessible.
Our mission is not simply to connect people with transport. It is to reshape what it means to feel safe in public spaces. It is to make safety the norm, not the exception.
Where Institutions Fell Short
Zara Aleena was walking home when she was followed, attacked, and murdered by a known violent offender. Her death was not an unforeseeable tragedy. It was preventable. An inquest concluded that failures by multiple state agencies allowed her killer to remain free and unmonitored.
- A high-risk offender was released without effective supervision
- Agencies failed to share intelligence or assess risk properly
- Response systems were slow, uncoordinated, and insufficient
- A lack of professional curiosity and accountability was evident throughout
These are not isolated errors. They are symptoms of a broader institutional failure to treat women’s safety as a priority.
We cannot allow safety to be reactive. It must be proactive, embedded at every level, from the justice system to everyday transport decisions.
Why Cultural Change Is as Urgent as Policy
Policy reform alone will never be enough. Safety begins with belief. The belief that every person has the right to live free from fear. That belief must shape how our society behaves, how institutions respond, and how technology is designed.
At Safekab, we do not believe women should be expected to alter their routes, text their friends constantly, or carry keys between their fingers to feel safe. We reject the narrative that personal safety is a woman’s responsibility alone.
We exist to redistribute that responsibility onto society, onto services, and into systems that are accountable and transparent.
Safekab: Safety as a Standard, Not a Feature
We built SafeKab to be a public safety tool first, a transport platform second. Every feature we design is guided by a single principle: trust must be earned, and protected.
Safety Features Designed for Real Life
- SafeWalk: Share your live route with loved ones even when walking — not just in a cab
- Panic Button: Discreetly trigger immediate assistance with location tracking
- Driver and Passenger Verification: Match codes, not just faces
- Journey Records: Real-time monitoring and encrypted logs for full accountability
- Control Centre Integration: Our control team can intervene, support, or alert emergency services in seconds
This is not just about technology. It is about a culture that centres care, community, and accountability.
Honouring Zara’s Legacy With More Than Words
Zara Aleena’s family have become powerful advocates for justice, change, and remembrance. Their campaign for mandatory attendance of convicted offenders at sentencing hearings is part of a broader push to challenge impunity.
We echo their call. We believe:
- Offenders must face the consequences of their violence, without avoidance or delay
- Survivors must be listened to and supported, not silenced or sidelined
- Safety must not be vulnerable to political cycles or resource shortages
We align ourselves with every voice demanding a future in which safety is not conditional.
Join the Movement, Not Just the App
We stand with every woman who has been failed by silence, indifference, or broken systems.
If you believe that safety should not depend on luck you are part of this movement.
We invite you to explore how SafeKab is working for change, in partnership with those on the frontlines. Learn. Share. Act.
Because every journey should end safely.
Because we walk her home. And we say: no more.
