International Day of the African Child Stories

Stakeholders call for joint efforts to protect, educate Isiolo County's girls
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 18, 2024

In a delayed commemoration of the International Day of the African Child, stakeholders called for collaboration by all to eliminate FGM, early marriag...

Online court eases access to justice for Kwale residents
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 16, 2024

Justice Addraya Dena, stationed at the Kwale Law Courts, said that some cases are closed after two or five years when the complainant fails to appear.

Kwale officials raise alarm as thousands of children remain out of school
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 16, 2024

At an event marking the International Day of the African Child, officials reported that out of the 17,000 children said to have been out of school in...

UNICEF calls for increased education funding as world marks Day of the African Child
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2024

UNICEF says most African countries are not meeting the recommended 20 per cent budget allocation for education as outlined in the Sustainable Developm...

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