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 Section 28 (1) of the Children Act 2022: Are Children's Rights to Assemble, Picket, and Air their Views Implementable in Kenya?" Source:Pinterest The recent enactment of the Children Act 2022 in Kenya marked a significant milestone in safeguarding the rights of children. However, as we celebrate this achievement, it is crucial to assess whether the implementation of the Act's provisions aligns with the spirit and intent of empowering children to exercise their rights. In particular, Section 28 (1) of the Children Act 2022 (being one of newest addition into the Act) grants children the right to assemble, picket, and air their views, deserves closer reflection in light of the prevailing circumstances in Kenya. I am compelled to reflect on the challenges children might face in exercising this fundamental right and wonder the impact of restricted civil liberties on their perception of their own rights. Ensuring Consistency with Constitutional Provisions: It is perplexin...

  Source:Pinterest Is Kenya's implementation process of care reform adequately prepared to cater for children with disabilities?  Despite conducting a population census every ten years, Kenya lacks clarity on the categorization and inclusion of children in residential care. The census reports do not provide data on institutionalized children, making it challenging to account for them accurately. Interestingly, the country still remains largely unaware of the actual number of vulnerable children in institutionalized or non-institutionalized settings, despite regular population and household census efforts.  In 2020, the National Crime Research Centre, in collaboration with the State Department of Children Services, made the first-ever attempt to census children in residential care institutions. This study aimed to shed light on the status of child protection in Charitable Children's Institutions (CCIs) across Kenya, which have attracted significant government attention due...