Nyanza
Siaya unveils five-year strategy to strengthen child care and support
The commitment comes as early childhood development remains a key focus of efforts to improve children's health, learning, safety and overall wellbeing
Child protection
Global Affairs
UNHCR warns 8.3 million displaced people face loss of vital services
In its latest report, Protection Eroded: The Human Cost of Underfunding, released on September 29, UNHCR said funding available for its work had dropped from $5.178 billion in 2024 to $3.932 billion in 2025 eve...
Western
Lumakanda police officer under probe for allegedly defiling minor
The incident was reported at Lumakanda Police Station under OB Number 14 of September 27, 2026, at about 12:07 pm, following an alleged incident in the Kambi Moto area.
Global Affairs
Pope Leo urges French bishops to remain vigilant over sexual abuse
The Pope delivered the message during a private meeting with senior French bishops at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France, on the third day of his four-day official visit to the country.
Corridors of Justice
Mombasa rights defender charged with trafficking two children to Kiambu
The prosecution alleged that on the night of August,25 and August 26,2026, Ngwena transferred the two children from Kiembeni Village in Kisauni Sub-County, Mombasa County, to Kiambu County for purposes of sexua...
News
Murkomen warns chiefs against settling defilement, GBV cases at home
Speaking in Baringo on Sunday, the CS said some children were being abused by people expected to protect them, including teachers, relatives, fathers and other trusted adults.
North-Eastern
Man jailed 25 years for defiling 15-year-old child in Isiolo
The conviction followed evidence presented by the prosecution, including testimony from the complainant and five other witnesses, supported by medical evidence. The court found the evidence sufficient to prove...
Global Affairs
UNICEF: More than 20 million children exposed to sexual exploitation online
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report released on Thursday revealed that more than 15 million children were exposed to unwanted sexual content, while nine million were asked to engage in sexual conversations o...
Rift Valley
Four children rescued in Kajiado as suspected trafficker arrested
The circumstances in which the minors were found have also raised concerns that they could have experienced other forms of abuse
North-Eastern
Man charged with two counts of defilement over alleged abuse of 13-year-old in Garissa
The man faces two counts of defilement contrary to Section 8(1)(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006, alongside an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child under Section 11(1) of the...
Nyanza
Rachel Ruto urges stronger action to protect children from HIV, pregnancy and GBV
Speaking during a mentorship and advocacy engagement in Homa Bay on Wednesday, Rachel said communities must move beyond warning children about the dangers they face and instead provide practical support, safe s...
News
NGEC calls for stronger protection as Kenya records high GBV cases
The call comes amid continuing concern over the scale of gender-based violence in Kenya. The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022 found that 34% of women aged 15 to 49 had experienced physical violence sinc...