The Government has raised alarm over rising cases of missing children in Kenya where at least 23 children disappear every day.  Ending this growing crisis and making Kenya safer for children requires stronger community involvement, faster response systems and collective action to ensure every child is protected.
1). Government says at least 23 children disappear in Kenya every single day
2). Government describes the missing children trend in Kenya as a growing national crisis
3). Kenya’s Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs has introduced measures aimed at strengthening child protection systems and improving response to cases of missing children
4). Kenya’s Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs now requires all cases of missing children to be reported to police and the Children’s Department immediately and not after 24 hours as was the case previously
5). Government:
i). urges Kenyans to embrace collective responsibility in protecting children
ii). communities to remain vigilant and report cases of child abuse, neglect, trafficking or disappearance to police and Children’s Department immediately
6). Members of the public are encouraged to report incidents at the nearest police station or through the National Child Helpline 116
7). Government maintains that the first 24 – 48 hours after a child goes missing are critical in increasing the chances of rescue and reunification. #children #safety #protection #trafficking #kidnapping #abuse #neglect