Magistrate in Rift Valley warns kangaroo courts lack capacity to hear children’s cases

Magistrate in Rift Valley warns kangaroo courts lack capacity to hear children’s cases

Ms Adhiambo said while the court has been ensuring that children cases are heard and determined within six months, they want to ensure that all pending cases are done with during this month.

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State adopts family-based childcare concept still alive in indigenous culture in western Kenya in national care reforms   

State adopts family-based childcare concept still alive in indigenous culture in western Kenya in national care reforms   

Speaking in Kakamega County during a childcare campaign and training workshop for Trainer of Trainers (TOT), Assistant Director of Children’s Services Jane Munuhe said that, by shifting towards family and community care, the government is keen to ensure the child’s best interest is taken care of.

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Child labour: Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu says protection of children is societal responsibility, not just judiciary’s

Child labour: Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu says protection of children is societal responsibility, not just judiciary’s

Employment and Labour Relations Court Principal Judge Byram Ongaya echoed Mwilu’s sentiments, stressing that child labour directly contravenes the rights enshrined in Kenya’s Constitution, statutes, and international conventions.

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