Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Lobbies want welfare of all children given priority during crisis

Children play in Kibra, Nairobi on May 21 2020.PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and Joining Forces Alliance for Children, the umbrella body for children’s rights organisations in the country, have faulted the government for the lack of guidelines for handling violence against minors.
  • The alliance also noted that there is lack of proper guidance and general public awareness of measures put in place to prevent children against Covid-19 spread as well as mitigation programmes.

Two rights groups want child welfare to receive priority during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and Joining Forces Alliance for Children, the umbrella body for children’s rights organisations in the country, have faulted the government for the lack of guidelines for handling violence against minors.