Ensure safety of school children, Unicef urges Kenya after pupils were tear-gassed during maandamano
Boda boda riders drive through teargas fumes after police dispersed protesting youths in Shinyalu, Kakamega County on Friday, July 7, 2023. Unicef has called on involved parties to ensure the safety of school children after pupils were tear-gassed during anti-government protests.
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) says it is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of children in Nairobi and various regions of Kenya.
In a statement following the recent protests that rocked various parts of the country on Wednesday, the organisation appealed to all parties involved to take necessary measures to ensure the safety and protection of children.
