Stakeholders in Kenya have called for stronger collaboration among justice institutions, government agencies and child protection organisations to safeguard children’s rights and ensure access to justice.
The call was made during the launch of Children Service Month 2026 at the Malindi Law Courts, where the Commission, through its Malindi Regional Office, participated as a member of the Malindi Court Users Committee (CUC).
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The committee operates under the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) framework.
The event was held under the theme, “Strengthening Multi-Agency Action to Safeguard Childhood Beyond Policy Commitments (10 Years On): Including Multiple Pathways of Child-Centred Justice.”
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The initiative emphasised the need to translate existing child protection policies into practical and coordinated interventions to protect children against violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect and discrimination.
It also highlighted the importance of sustained partnerships among justice sector institutions, government agencies, child protection organisations, communities and other stakeholders in strengthening preventive measures and improving access to justice.
Participants stressed that effective child protection requires timely responses to reported cases, accountability and justice processes that consider the needs, rights and welfare of children.
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The initiative further called for a multi-sectoral approach to address gaps in child protection systems and ensure that every child, including those with disabilities and children from marginalised communities, enjoys equal access to protection, justice and opportunities for development.
The Commission noted that protecting children remains a shared responsibility, stressing the need for stakeholders to translate policy commitments into meaningful actions that guarantee every child a safe, supportive and dignified environment.