The world is stopping so suddenly and too frequently for so many parents in Kenya lately as their children vanish into thin air. The Government has raised alarm over rising cases of missing children and is calling upon everyone in the East African country to help in tackling the menace.
1). Yes, tackling the missing children crisis in Kenya requires immediate and coordinated action to stem it in the bud
2). Parents and caregivers must report to the nearest by police station the moment a child goes missing to obtain an Occurrence Book (OB) number, contact the National Child Helpline 116, 999 or DCI Toll-free Crime Reporting Hotline 0800 722 203 and alert local authorities and community networks
3). Search the immediate vicinity, i.e home, school and neighbourhood
4). Alert neighbours, teachers, local chief and Nyumba Kumi officials
5). Reach out to Missing Child Kenya via 0800 22 33 44
6). Have a recent photograph, last-seen location, detailed description of clothing and any vital medical or safety concerns on the child ready for the authorities
7). Use the Kenya Emergency Child Alert (KECA) system to rapidly circulate alerts about missing children across digital platforms
8). Review the established Guidelines for Missing Children in Kenya published by the State Department for Children Services
9). All members of the public are urged to monitor for child trafficking and report suspicious activity immediately to local authorities to stem the growing missing children crisis.
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