COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
KAKAMEGA COUNTY
CHILDREN POLICY
APRIL 2023
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA, P.O. BOX 36-50100, KAKAMEGA
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
REPUBALNDI CCU LTURE OF KENYA
CODUIRNETCYTO GROAVTEER ONFM CEHNILTD ORFE NK ASEKRAVMICEEGSA
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL S ERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
THE COUNTY GAONVDE RCNUMLTENUTR EO F KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKA MEGA
DIRECTORATE OF CH ILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY C HILDREN POLICY 2022
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THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
FOREWORD
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
This policy is a demonstration of the commitment by the
County Government of Kakamega to the protection, promotion
and safeguarding the welfare of all children regardless of their
socio-cultural or economic backgrounds as provided for in
section 61 and 62 of the Children’s Act 2022. It envisions a
society where all the rights of a child in Kakamega shall be
respected and realised. It is the culmination of consultative
meetings and engagements with a wide range of stakeholders at
both national and county levels while also taking into account
international, regional and national legal instruments that
underpin the rights and welfare of the child. The policy provides
a framework for the effective and coordinated planning, resource
mobilisation, implementation of interventions, data collection,
mRonEitoPrinUg aBndL evIaClua tiOon Fof cKhilEdreNn’sY isAsue s within Kakamega
County.
Child protectionC aOndU NproTmYo tGioOn VofE tRheNir MwEelNfarTe Ois Fa KcoAllKecAtivMe EreGspAon sibility that
requires the efforts and collaboration of all st akeholders in fulfilling their duties, roles
and responsibilities. This policy is instrumental in providing a roadmap for all
engagements between the County Government and other stakeholders including parents
and guardians, civil society organisations and partners in child protection in line with
sustainable development goals, Vision 2030, the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the
Children’s Act No. 29 of 2022 and other relevant national and international aspirations
and goals. With this policy in place, the future of children in Kakamega County
regardless of their background is bright. In this regard, stakeholders are encouraged to
utilise the provisions of this policy effectively for the enhancement of the welfare of
Children in Kakamega County.
COUN TY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
Mr. Mophat Mandela
County Executive Committee Member
Social Services, SDpIoRrtEs, CYTouOthR, WATomEe nO EFm CpoHwIeLrmDeRntE aNnd SCEulRtuVreI CES
County Government of Kakamega
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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I acknowledge the Almighty God for the gift of Kakamega
County, our people, the good climate, peace and the gargantuan
economic activities that support livelihoods.
I acknowledge and appreciate the effort of the first Governor of
Kakamega County H.E. Dr. FCPA Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, EGH
for initiating the development of this policy. I also acknowledge the
Governor H.E. FCPA Fernandes Odinga Barasa, OGW for steadfast
support and commitment to the children of Kakamega County. He has
understood the agenda and sustainable development goals of children
welfare. He has committed a manifesto that is not only child-friendly
but is also responsive to the policy priority needs for the youth in the
County. I further acknowledge the Deputy Governor H.E. Hon. Ayub
AnRgaEtiaP SaUvuBla wLhoI Chas eOnsFure dK thEat tNhisY poAlic y undergoes the necessary approvals to pave the way for its implementation.
I appreciatCe OallU thNe TstYak eGhoOldVerEs RanNd MpaErtnNerTs wOhFo KcoAntrKibAutMedE inG oAne way or another to
the realisation of this policy. My sincer e appreciation goes to the technical committee
that drafted this policy under the guidance of the National committee of Children
Services (NCCS). In particular, I recognize the Directorate of Children’s Services,
Probation, Judiciary, Education, CISP, World Vision and USAID 4TheChild who gave
valuable inputs and support to the formulation of this policy.
Thirdly, I wish to appreciate the Kakamega County Assembly representatives who
contributed and participated in the development of this policy. This commitment is
unparalleled.
I further recognize the commitment of the staff from the County Government of
Kakamega. In particular, I recognize th e generous guidance and technical input from
COUNTY tDheE fPoArmRerT AMgE. CNoTu nOtyF E SxeOcuCtiIvAe LC oSmEmRiVtteIeC MEeSm, bSePr OinR thTeS D, eYpaOrtUmTenHt ,o fG SEoNciaDl ER
Services, Sports, Youth, WoAmNenD E mCpUowLeTrmUeRntE a nd Culture Dr. George Lutimia, EGJ
and technical officers led by my predecessor, Dr. Brenda Barasa Makokha. As we look
forward towards implementation of this policy, may God be our shield and defender to
empower the lives and welfare of childr en in Kakamega. I look forward to more support
in the implDemIRenEtaCtioTnO, mRoAniTtoEri nOg,F r eCviHewILs aDnRd rEeNpo rStiEngR oVf tIhCe EimSp act of this policy.
Ms. Vivien Ayuma
Chief Officer – Social Services, Childr en Services, Gender and Culture
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THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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This is a policy on children welfare and protection governing the County Government
of Kakamega. The County Government of Kakamega formulates this policy as a
framework to assist in enforcement of the salient provisions of the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and
Children Act, 2022 in addition to other National and International legal instruments
addressing the plight of children in Kenya. This policy shall ensure that children's rights
and welfare are protected and advanced so that children in the County have a chance of
realising their full potential by growing in a safe and stable environment.
The policy has four major thematic Areas. The first thematic area is to enhance Survival
of Children by promoting Accessibility to quality and child friendly health services,
preventing communicable diseases among children, promoting child health and
improving the quality of life for children with disability. Thematic Area 2 is to promote
child development by RincEreaPsiUng BacLceIssC to OaffFor dKablEe NandY qAual ity education, and
enhancing Child Social cultural development. In thematic Area 3, the policy provides
measures to enhance child Participation by creating the avenues, platforms and forums
that promote chCildO pUaNrtiTciYpa tGionO iVn EdRecNisiMonE-mNaTki nOg Fp rKocAesKseAs MonE mGaAtte rs affecting
children. Finally, the fourth thematic Area o utlines the strategies through which the
County can enhance child protection by instituting measures against all forms of child
abuse.
The policy is expected to achieve its goal in 10 years after promulgation with a
provision of mid-term review. The policy shall be implemented through a collaboration
of state and non-state actors to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in addressing child
welfare services. The non-state actors include the private sector, local and international
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Faith based Organisations (FBOs), Civil
Society Organisations (CSOs) and other community groups.
The overall responsibility of the implementa tion of this policy shall be the County
COUNExTeYcu tDivEe PCAoRmTmMitteEeN (TC EOCF) SMOeCmIbAerL rSesEpRonVsiIbCleE Sfo,r S PchOilRdrTenS , sYerOvicUesT. HT, hGe ENDER
coordination of this policy shall beA tNhroDu gCh UthLe TKUakRamEe ga County Children Advisory
committee cascaded to the lower levels i.e. Sub-County, Ward, and the Community
Children Advisory committees. Awareness cr eation on the policy shall be undertaken
to generate broad support in Kakamega and beyond for cooperation and resource
mobilisation for DthIeR eEffCecTtiOveR iAmpTlEem OenFta tCioHn IoLf DthRe EpNoli cSyE. R TVheI CCEouSn ty shall use
widely shared print, mass and electronic m edia and in different languages to give
prominence to children and their welfare
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THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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FOREWORD................................................................................................................ ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...................................................................................... iii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................ iv
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ................................................................ viii
DEFINITION OF TERMS......................................................................................... ix
CHAPTER ONE .......................................................................................................... 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ........................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1
1.2 SITUATION ANALYSIS ............................................................................... 2
1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM .............................................................. 5
1.4 VISION ....................R....E.....P....U....B....L.....I..C..... ..O.....F.... .K.....E.....N....Y.....A..... .................. 6
1.5 MISSION ........................................................................................................ 6
1.6 RATIONALEC ..O....U...N....T...Y... .G....O...V....E...R...N....M....E...N.................................................. 6 1.7 GUIDING POLICY PRINCIPLES ..................T... ..O...F... .K...A....K...A....M....E...G....A... ....... 6
1.8 LEGAL FRAMEWORK ............................ ..................................................... 7
1.8.1 International Legal Framework ............................................................ 7
1.8.2 National Legal Framework ................................................................... 7
1.8.2.1 The Constitution of Kenya 2010 8
1.8.2.2 Children’s Act 2022 8
1.8.2.3 Sexual Offences Act 2006 9
1.8.2.4 Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act 2011 10
1.8.2.5 Employment Act 2007 10
1.8.2.6 Counter Trafficking in Persons Act 2010 11
1.8.2.7 Penal Code 11
1.8.2.8 Marriage Act 2014 11
1.8.2.9 Protection against Domestic Violence Act 2015 12
1.8.2.10 Evidence Act 12
COUN1T.8Y.2 .D11E BPaAsiRc TEdMucEatNioTn AOcFt 2S0O13C IAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOU12T H, GENDER
1.8.2.12 Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010 13
1.8.2.13 Refugee Act 2006 AND CULTURE 13
1.8.3 County legal framework .................. ................................................... 13
1.8.3.1 The Kakamega County Maternal C hild Health and Family Planning
Act, 2017 13
1.9 Policy ObjectiDveIsR...E...C...T...O....R...A...T...E... ..O...F... .C...H....I.L...D....R...E...N... ..S..E...R....V...I..C...E...S... ..... 13
CHAPTER TWO .................................................... ................................................... 14
POLICY FRAMEWORK ...................................... ................................................... 14
2.1 Chapter introduction ...................................................................................... 14
2.2 Objective 1 ................................................. ................................................... 14
2.2.1 KKeyA isKsuAesM ....E...G....A.... .C...O....U....N...T...Y.... .C....H...I..L....D...R....E...N... ..P..O....L...I..C....Y... ..2..0..2. 124
2.2.1.1 To enhance child survival: 14
2.2.1.2 To Promote Child Development: 14
2.2.1.3 To Enhance child protection 14
2.2.2 Policy directions .............................. ................................................... 15
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
2.2.2.1 To Enhance child survival 15
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2.2.2.2 To Promote Child Development 15
2.2.2.3 To Enhance child protection 15
2.3 Objective 2 .................................................................................................... 16
2.3.1 Key issues ........................................................................................... 16
2.3.2 Policy directions ................................................................................. 17
2.4 Objective 3 .................................................................................................... 17
2.4.1 Key Issues........................................................................................... 17
2.4.2 Policy Direction .................................................................................. 17
2.5 Objective 4 .................................................................................................... 18
2.5.1 Key Issues........................................................................................... 18
2.5.2 Policy Direction .................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER THREE: .................................................................................................. 19
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................... 19
3.1 COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ACTORS .......................................... 19
3.1.1 Overview ............................................................................................ 19
3.1.2 Obligations ofR thEe NPatUionBal LgovIeCrnm OentF ... .K.....E.....N....Y.....A..... ................ 19
3.1.3 Obligations of the County Government of Kakamega ....................... 20
3.1.4 Duties CanOd UReNspToYns iGbiOlitViesE oRf NChMildEreNn T... .O....F... .K...A....K...A....M....E...G....A... ..... 20
3.1.5 Obligations of Parents, Guardians and Caregivers ............................. 21
3.1.6 Duties and Responsibilities of the P rivate Sector and CSOs ............. 22
3.2 Coordination Framework .............................................................................. 22
3.2.1 County Children Advisory Committee............................................... 22
3.2.2 Functions of the County Children Advisory Committee.................... 23
3.2.3 Sub-County Children Advisory committee ........................................ 24
3.2.4 The Ward Children Advisory committee ........................................... 25
3.2.5 The Community Area Children Advisory Committee ....................... 25
3.2.6 County Policy Coordination Structure ............................................... 26
3.3 Financing and Resource Mobilization........................................................... 27
3.3.1 Objectives of the Resource Mobilisation strategy .............................. 27
3.3.2 Specific Objectives .................................................... ......................... 27
3.3.3 Guiding Principles ........................... ................................................... 27
COUNT3Y.3 .D4 EPPlaAnnRinTgM, BEudNgTeti nOgF, M SoOniCtoIrAinLg, SanEd Evaluation ......................3.3.5 Resource Acquisition, Planning and MRanVaIgCemEeSn,t SStPraOteRgyT ..S..,.. .Y
....... 27
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3.3.5.1 Resource Acquisition anAd NutDilis CatiUonL TURE 28
3.3.5.2 Resource Planning and Manageme nt 29
3.3.5.3 Monitoring and Reporting 29
3.3.5.4 Capacity for resource mobilisation 30
3.3.5.5 TechnDicaIlR AEssCisTtaOncRe ATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES 30
CHAPTER FOUR: ................................................. ................................................... 32
MONITORING AND EVALUATION ................. ................................................... 32 4.1 Monitoring and Evaluation strategies ........................................................... 32
4.2 Monitoring and Evaluation framework ...... ................................................... 32
4.3 Policy reKviAewK ..A...M.....E...G....A.... .C...O....U....N...T...Y.... .C....H...I..L...D....R...E....N... .P...O....L...I..C....Y... .2...0..2. 322
ANNEX 1: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWOR K ............................................... 33
5.1 Introduction ................................................ ................................................... 33
5.2 Objective 1 .................................................................................................... 33
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
5.2.1 Strategic intervention 1: ....................................................... KAKAMEGA COUNTY CH.ILDRE.N POLI.CY 2022 ........... 33
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P.O. BOX 36-50100,
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5.2.3 Strategic intervention 3: ..................................................................... 34
5.2.4 Strategic intervention 4: ..................................................................... 34
5.2.5 Strategic intervention 5: ..................................................................... 34
5.2.6 Strategic intervention 6: ..................................................................... 35
5.2.7 Strategic intervention 7: ..................................................................... 35
5.3 Objective 2: ................................................................................................... 36
5.3.1 Strategic intervention 1 ...................................................................... 36
5.4 Objective 3 .................................................................................................... 37
5.4.1 Strategic intervention ......................................................................... 37
5.5 Objective 4 .................................................................................................... 37
5.5.1 Strategic intervention ......................................................................... 37
ANNEX 2: MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK .................... 38
6.1 Objective 1 .................................................................................................... 38 6.1.1 Strategic intervention 1: ..................................................................... 38
6.1.2 Strategic interRvenEtioPn U2: .B....L.....I..C..... ..O.....F... ..K.....E....N.....Y.....A.... ................. 39
6.1.3 Strategic intervention 3: ..................................................................... 40
6.1.4 Strategic intervention 4: ..................................................................... 41
6.1.5 StrategCicO inUteNrvTenYtio Gn 5O: V....E...R...N...M.....E...N...T... .O....F... .K...A....K...A....M....E...G....A... ..... 41
6.1.6 Strategic intervention 6: .................. ................................................... 42
6.1.7 Strategic intervention 7: ..................................................................... 43
6.2 Objective 2 .................................................................................................... 44
6.2.1 Strategic Intervention 1 ...................................................................... 45
6.3 Objective 3 .................................................................................................... 46
6.3.1 Strategic intervention ......................................................................... 46
6.4 Objective 4 .................................................................................................... 47
6.4.1 Strategic intervention ......................................................................... 47
ANNEX 3: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS ................................................................... 48
LIST OF REFERENCES ................................................................. ......................... 50
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
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P.O. BOX 36-50100,
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
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P.O. BOX 36-50100,
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ACRWC African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
ANC Antenatal care
CACs Children Advisory Committees
CBO Community-based Organisation
CECM County Executive Committee Member
CHVs Community Health Volunteers
CIDP County Integrated Development Plan
CLCs Community Lay Counsellors
CPIMS Child Protection Information Management System
CPS Child Protection System
CPVs Child Protection Volunteers
CSO Civil Society Organization
DCS DireRctoErateP ofU ChBildLrenI SCerv icOes F KENYA
ECDE Early Childhood Education
FBO COFUaiNth-TbaYse dG OOrgaVniEsaRtioNn MENT OF KAKAMEGA
FGM Female Genital Mutilation an d Cutting
INGOs International Non-Governmental Organisations
KDHS Kenya Demographic and health survey
KIHBS Kenya Integrated Household Budget survey
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
MEAL Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning
NCCS National Council for Children’s Services
NCPS National Child Protection System
NFE Non-formal Education
NGO Non-governmental Organisa tion
COUNPTNCY D EPA RTMpEosNtnaTta lO caFre SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
PWSD People Living wiAthN SeDve rCe DUisLabTilUityR E
SDGs Sustainable Development Go als
SGBV Sexual and Gender-Based Vi olence
SRH DIRSeExuCalT ROepRrodAucTtiEve OHeFal tCh HILDREN SERVICES
UNCRC United Nations Convention o n the Rights of the Child
UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fu nd
USAID United States Agency for Inte rnational Development
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
DEFINITION OF TERMS KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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Includes a police officer, a chief, a children’s officer, a probation
officer, prison officer, a registered medical practitioner, a labour
Authorised
officer, a teacher, or any other officer authorised by the secretary
Officer
of children services, or under any other written law for the
purposes of the children’s Act 2022.
Any person below the age of 18 years as per the Constitution of
Child
Kenya
Child All measures taken to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect,
protection exploitation, and all other forms of violence against children.
Is tRhe EacPt oUf ilBl-trLeatImCen tO thaFt c aKn hEarmN oYr iAs li kely to cause harm
to a child's safety, well-being, dignity and development. Abuse
Child abuse
COUinNcluTdYes GallO foVrmEsR oNf pMhyEsNicaTl, OsexFu Kal,A psKycAhMoloEgGicaAl o r emotional
ill-treatment as provided for in the Children’s Act 2022.
Child
Someone who gives part of their time to freely serve and protect
protection
children.
Volunteer
Child The recruitment, transporting, transfer, harbouring or receipt of a
trafficking child for the purposes of exploitation;
Work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally dangerous
Child Labour
and harmful to the child;
The use of a child for a personal gain, gratification, or profit that
COUNTCYhi lDd EPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
often results iAn tNheD u nCjuUstL, cTruUelR, aEn d harmful treatment of the Exploitation
child.
A child suffering from a physical or mental handicap which
Disabled Child
DIRnEecCesTsiOtaRtesA sTpeEc iaOl Fca Cre HfoIrL thDe RchEilNd; SERVICES
Child Cohabitation or any arra ngement with a person below the age of
Marriage 18 years for purposes of sexual exploitation;
Giving of intellectual, moral, spiritual instruction or other training
Education
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Emotional
This is any harm to a child's emotional or intellectual functioning
abuse
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COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
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DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
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means the cutting and removal of part or all of the female genitalia
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Female Genital and includes the practices of clitoridectomy, excision, infibulation,
Mutilation or other practice involving the removal of part, or of the entire
clitoris or labia minora of a female person;
Foster care Temporary placement of a child or children in the care of a person
placement who is not the child's parent, relative, or guardian;
These are cultural activities that impact negatively on a child's
Harmful
physical, emotional and behavioural development, their general
cultural
health, family and social relationships, self-esteem, educational practices
achievements, and aspirations.
This is deprivation of a child's basic needs such as food, clothing
Neglect
edRucEatiPonU, mBedLicaIl Ccar eO, paFre nKtal/E guNarYdiaAn c are etc.
The mother or father of a child or any person who is conferred
Parent COUpNarTenYta lG riOghVtsE bRy NlawM ENT OF KAKAMEGA
It is intentional and unreasonable use of violence or force on a
child, which may result in physical injury of a child. This includes
Physical abuse
and is not limited to hitting, burning or caning, biting, cutting
among others.
All forms of sexual violence including incest, early and forced
Sexual abuse marriage, rape/defilement, involvement in child pornography, and
sexual slavery.
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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CHAPTER ONE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Children are an integral part of our society. Their nurture and well-being is the
responsibility of everybody including parents, wider family, the state (National and
County Government), civil society and the community. The provisions of the
Constitution of Kenya, 2010, United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
(UNCRC), the African Charter on the Rights of children, the Children Act of 2022, the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the articulation of children issues in the
vision 2030 are the guidRingE piPllaUrs oBf tLhisI oCbli gOatiFon aKnchEorNed Yin tAhe four pillars namely
– child survival; protection; development; and participation.
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In Kakamega County, there is a need to provide childcare facilities, healthcare,
investment in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and provision of social
amenities to promote the social welfare of children. There is also a need to enhance the
survival of children by promoting accessibility to quality and child friendly health
services, preventing communicable diseases among children, promoting child health
and improving the quality of life for children with disability.
Secondly, the promotion of child development by increasing access to affordable and
quality education, and enhancing child social cultural develop
ment is key. This can be
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cultural development of the child iAn lNinDe w CitUh eLxTistUinRg Epo licies and legislation.
The measures to enhance child participation by creating the avenues, platforms and
forums that promote child participation in decision-making processes on matters
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affecting children is an area that needs to be emphasised to ensure that a child’s opinion
on issues that affect them is put into considera tion.
The County Government of Kakamega theref ore formulates this policy as a framework
to assist in enforcement of the salient provi sions of both international instruments,
national anKd AcoKunAtyM leEgiGslaAtio CnsO adUdrNesTsiYng CthHe pIlLigDhtR ofE cNhi lPdrOenL inI CthYe C2o0u2n2ty . This
policy shall ensure that children's rights and w elfare are protected and advanced so that
children in the County have a chance of realising their full potential by growing in a
safe and stable environment.
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
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1.2 SITUATION ANALYSIS
About 25% of the world population is under 15 years of age, comprising 2.2 billion
children. Globally, Niger has the highest fertility rates of 6.91 children per woman.
South Korea has the lowest fertility rate of 0.9 children per woman while the fertility
rate of Kenya is 3.36 (World Bank, 2021). According to the United Nations (2022)
survey report, poverty continues to be a major challenge that affects children
disproportionately. Around the world, one out of six children lives in extreme poverty.
Their families struggle to afford the basic health care and nutrition (United Nations,
2022). However, Save the Children (2022) reported that children living in Conflict
Zones face the greatest challenges as nearly 200 million children are living in the
world’s most lethal warR zoEnePs. UMaBnyL ofI tChes eO chFild rKen EareN alYreaAdy on the frontline of
climate change and battling a life-threatening hunger crisis which is the second major
challenge amongC cOhiUldNreTn.Y W GorOldwViEdeR, aNnM esEtimNaTte dO 1F1 7K mAilKlioAn MchEildGreAn were out of
school due to COVID-19 in 2022. This is on top of 260 million children who were out
of school even before the pandemic. Further, according to UNICEF (2021), 10% of
children born in the world die because of preventable diseases.
According to the United Nations (2022), Kenya is among the states that have ratified
the UNCRC and has undertaken to pursue policies aimed at progressive realisation of
those rights. Despite global and national recognition of children's rights, Kenya still
faces many challenges such as poverty, limited access to c lean drinking water and
proper nutrition, limited access to healthcare, violence against children, child marriage,
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estimated to be approximately 53%A tNraDns lCatiUngL tTo U24R mEil lion out of 47 million with an
annual growth rate of 2.2% (KNBS, 2019). B y the time children reach eighteen years,
56.1% of boys and 45.9% of girls experience childhood violence in Kenya. Among the
15.6% of femaDleIsR wEhCoT OexRpeArieTnEce dO Fc hCildHhIoLodD RseExuNa lS EviRoleVnIcCe, EnSe arly 62.6%
experienced multiple incidents before age 18 . Physical violence is the most common
type of child abuse experienced in Kenya whi ch is experienced amongst nearly two out
of five females (38.8 %) and half of males (51 .9%). For females, intimate partners are
the most common perpetrators of childhood s exual violence, comprising 44.4% of first
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incidents. Childhood physical violence by parents, caregivers and adult relatives is
common, affecting 28.9% of females and 37.7 9% of males.
Childhood emotional violence by peers is als o common and affects 30.9% of females
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COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
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DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
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and 31.0% of male children. Only two out of five females who experienced childhood
sexual violence (41.3%) reported the incident of sexual violence. Only two out of five
females (41.0%) and males (39.2%) who experienced childhood physical violence
reported the incident. (Violence against Children report, 2019). Every year, it is
estimated that about 74,000 children in Kenya die before the age of five years. Although
Kenya has made significant progress in reducing maternal, new-born and child
mortality, neonatal death reduced from 31 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2008/9 to 22
deaths per 1,000 live births in 2014, and under-five child mortality reduced from 74 per
1000 live births in 2008/9 to 52 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2014 (KDHS, 2014).
Disparities in the quality, accessibility and affordability of healthcare remain a major
challenge, hence most vRulnEeraPblUe mBotLherIsC an dO chFild rKen aEreN deYnieAd th eir right to survive
and thrive.
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Kenya has made tremendous progress toward s increasing access to education, due to
free primary and day secondary education. Despite the overall progress in access, there
are still issues of inequity among marginalised groups. The Net Enrolment Ratio in
primary grade stalled at 88% between 2011 and 2015. With regard to child protection,
data from the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) between
January 2021 and December 2021 indicated that 142 children were defiled, 13
households were headed by children, 15 experienced child marriage and 24 were
exposed to incest. Further, 28 children experienced disputed pa ternity, 34 were teenage
mothers, 44 children were abducted, 48 under went teenage pregnancy, 60 experienced
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abuse, parental child abduction wAasN aDt 3 2C3U wLhTileU 3R61E children were abandoned and
5,096 children were neglected (CPIMS, 2021 ). Reporting on child protection matters
was mostly done by mothers at 5,115 cases, 1 ,334 cases were reported by fathers, 797
cases were reporDteIdR bEy CotTheOr RrelAatTivEes OanFd C19H3 IcLasDesR wEeNre SreEpoRrtVedI CbyE tShe children in
need of care and protection.
According to the 2019 Population and Housing Census, Kakamega County’s
population was 1,867,579 consisting of 897,1 33 males and 970,406 females giving a
populationK diAstKribAutMionE oGf 4A8. 0C4%O aUnNd 5T1Y.96 C%H foIrL mDalResE anNd fPemOaLleIsC reYsp e2c0ti2ve2l y. It is
noted that 12.1% of the population are bel ow 4 years, whereas the school going
population aged between 5 and 19 years m ake up 42.81% of the population. The
County’s population is growing at a rate o f 1.1% and is projected to increase to
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COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
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DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
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1,930,196 by the end of the year 2022 (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics - KNBS,
2019).
Teenage pregnancy is a major challenge in the county. The rates vary from sub-county
to sub-county; Malava, Butere, and Matungu having the highest. Kakamega County
recorded 6,669 cases of teenage pregnancies between the months of January and June
2020. Nonetheless, Kakamega county records 12,900 teenage pregnancies on average
yearly, and on average about one in five (19%) of girls aged 15-19 years in the county
have begun childbearing.
In 2019, there were about 220 street children in Kakamega town excluding other major
towns in the county (ARdamEa,P 20U19B). LThIe Cma jOoritFy (4K3.6E %N) oYf sAtre et children were in
the age group 11-15 years. Male Street children were 78.2% compared to female 21.2
% .Those who ChaOd UspNenTt Y1- 3G OyeVarEs RinN stMreeEt NliTfe OweFr eK 4A1.K8 A%M. SEteGp Am other/father
harassment 25.5% and parent’s death 18.2 % were popular reasons for children joining
street life. Some street children 27.6 % suffer from malaria whereas 63.6 % dropped
school in primary. Economically 21.8% of street children were involved in begging
while 41.8% collected scraps. Glue (mbiere) was the most abused drug by 38.2 %
whereas 60 % have been arrested when in street life and 10.9 % were harassed and
remanded for months.
Kakamega County has 917 public Early Childhood Developm ent Education (ECDE)
centres with an enrolment of 124,500 as at th e close of the financial year 2022/2023.
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had been employed by the County AGoNvDern CmUenLt. TTUheR CEou nty has a high primary school
net enrolment of 96.0%. However, over 18,0 00 children of primary school-going age
out of school. The secondary school net enrolm ent rate for the County is 52.1% (CIDP,
2018). The diffeDreInRceE iCn TthOe RprAimTaEry OanFd CseHcoInLdaDryR sEcNho oSl EneRt VenIrColEmSen t rates also
imply that the primary to secondary school transition rate is relatively low in the
County, indicating that there is a large number of children who drop out and do not
proceed to the secondary level of education. Kakamega County has 67 County
polytechniKcs AwKithA aMn EenGroAlm CenOt oUf N10T,5Y3 9C tHraiInLeeDs RatE tNhe PclOosLe IoCf Yth e2 0202220 /2021
financial year and polytechnic instructors we re 331. The County installed 109, 5,000-
litre storage tanks in 632 ECDE centres and has supplied 84,891 and 13,065 child-
friendly chairs and tables respectively.
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
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DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
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Further, the County launched the Imarisha Afya ya Mama Na Mtoto program in 2014
to help reduce the high maternal and infant mortality rates. The County has 350 health
facilities that have 12 maternity wards and 3 paediatric wards. The specialised human
resources for health (paediatrics) are however inadequate. By 2022, about 65,000 needy
and vulnerable mothers had been enrolled in the Imarisha Afya ya Mama Na Mtoto
program, which increased access to skilled delivery and reduced infant mortality from
40 to 19 per 1,000 live births. Of the total enrolled pregnant mothers, 39,000 met the
eligibility criteria to benefit from the cash transfer.
1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Poverty and hunger is aR grEeatP chUallBenLge IafCfec tOingF g loKbaEl efNforYts Ain p rotecting children.
World over, however, efforts to protect children have been put in place through various
conventions andC leOgiUslaNtiTonY to G eOnsVureE tRhaNt cMhiEldNreTn’ sO riFgh Kts AanKd AweMlfaEreG aAre adhered to.
Kenya is also a signatory to various interna tional conventions and instruments that
specifically aim to protect children’s rights.
The county’s poverty rate was at 35.8% compared to the national average at 36.1% in
2022. This is relatively high and has a negative impact on the wellbeing of children in
Kakamega. The County Government has made great strides in ensuring that the welfare
of children in Kakamega County is well catered for including the operationalization of
the Imarisha Afya ya Mama Na Mtoto program, establishment of a department
dedicated to children affairs and decentralisation of services to the community area
units. To ensure food security and child nutrition is achieved, the County Government
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of Kakamega subsidised farm inpuAtsN, aDnd CprUomLoTteUd RpeEop le’s welfare through one cow
initiative, poultry, and fingerlings programme s.
However, with all these efforts in place, it is still notable that the County has a high
poverty rate, whDicIhR hEasC cTonOtrRibAutTedE t oO tFhe C cHhaIllLenDgResE thNa t ShEavRe VbeIeCnE eSxp erienced in
pursuit of protecting the welfare of the children . It is observed that cases of child neglect
are rampant in the County thus resulting to an increase in street children, school
dropouts, child headed families, incest cases and child labour as well as children getting
into confliKct AwiKth AthMe laEwG. A COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
Further, drug and substance abuse, child preg nancy, sexual and gender-based violence
are also identified as the main health issu es affecting children. These issues are
attributed to parents’ unemployment, peer pre ssure and poverty. The most abused drugs
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among children in the county include chang'aa, kuber and bhang. Increased school
dropout, new HIV cases among adolescents, and abortions affect the wellbeing of
children. These issues have many consequences on the quality of life of the child.
1.4 VISION
To be a County where all rights of children are respected and realised.
1.5 MISSION
To provide a framework for implementation, realisation and safeguarding of children’s
rights and welfare in Kakamega County.
1.6 RATIONALE REPUBLIC OF KENYA
Poverty is one of the factors contributing to the challenges experienced in pursuit of
protecting the wCeOlfaUreN oTf Ych iGldrOenV iEn RKNakMamEeNgaT C OouFn tKy. ACKasAes MofE cGhiAld neglect are
rampant in the County resulting to an increase in street children, school dropouts, child
headed families, incest cases, child labour as well as children getting into conflict with
the law. Further, drug and substance abuse, child pregnancy, sexual and gender-based
violence are also major health issues affecting children. These social issues are
attributed to unemployment, peer pressure and poverty. Malnutrition, specifically
stunting among under-five children in the County is also high.
While all these issues are prevalent, the County has inadequate safe places for children
in need of care and protection. In view of the above preva
iling issues, Kakamega
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rights and welfare of the children inA tNheD C oCuUntyL. TTUhisR pEol icy shall provide a framework
to guide child rights and provision of child we lfare programmes in Kakamega County.
It focuses on child survival, development , participation, and protection through
improved child wDeIlfRarEe CseTrvOicResA. TE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
1.7 GUIDING POLICY PRINCIPLES
This policy shall be guided by the following p rinciples:
(i) The best interest of the child.
(ii) KRAesKpecAt MforE hGumAan C diOgnUityN TY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
(iii) Accountability
(iv) Non-discrimination
(v) Equity and Equality for children
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County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
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DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
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1.8 LEGAL FRAMEWORK
This policy is anchored on various pieces of legislation and instruments developed
internationally, nationally and in the County to support and protect the rights of
children.
1.8.1 International Legal Framework
Kenya is a signatory to key international conventions that specifically aim to protect
children from abuse and neglect. Kenya signed the 1989 Convention on the Rights of
the Child (CRC) in January 1990 and ratified it in July of the same year. CRC states
that:
“(1), State Parties shRallE taPke UallB apLprIopCria Ote lFegi sKlatiEveN, adYmiAnis trative, social, and
educational measures to protect the child from all forms of physical or mental
violence, injCurOy UoNr TabYu sGe, OnVegEleRctN oMr EnNegTli gOenFt KtrAeaKtmAenMt, EmGaAltr eatment or
exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s)
or any other person who has the care of the child. (2), Such protective measures
should, as appropriate, include effective procedures for the establishment of social
programs to provide necessary support for the child and for those who have the care
of the child, as well as for other forms of prevention and identification, reporting,
referral, investigation, treatment and follow-up of instances of child abuse described
heretofore, and, as appropriate, for judicial involvement.”
Kenya is also a signatory to the Optional Pr otocol to the Convention on the Rights
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Optional Protocol to the ConventioAn NtoD th eC RUigLhTts UofR thEe Child on the Sale of Children,
child Prostitution and Child Pornography.
Kenya ratified thDe I1R9E90C ATfOricRaAn TCEha OrteFr ConH tIhLeD RRigEhtNs aSnEdR WVeIlfCarEeS o f the Child
(ACRWC) in July 2000. Like the CRC, the Charter calls for member states to take
specific legislative, administrative, social and educational measures to protect the child
from all forms of torture, inhuman or degradin g treatment including physical, emotional
abuse, sexual abuse and neglect, while in the care of the child.
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1.8.2 National Legal Framework
In 2001, Kenya enacted the Children Act to i mplement its obligations under the CRC
and ACRWC. This was followed by a constitu tional reform in 2010, which was a major
milestone for the children of Kenya, as it re cognizes fundamental human rights, in
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keeping with the UNCRC, the ACRWC and other international and regional treaties.
Consequently, to address emerging children issues and align issues of child protection
and welfare to the provisions of the Constitution 2010, the Children Act 2001 was
reviewed into the Children’s Act 2022. The Children's Act 2022 provides for the roles
of County Governments on matters of Children in Part VI.
Besides, various other Kenyan laws include provisions aimed at advancing child rights
and protecting children from abuse and neglect. These include the Prohibition against
Female Genital Mutilation Act, the Employment Act, the Sexual Offences Act, the
Trafficking in Persons Act, the Penal Code, the Marriage Act, the Domestic Violence
Act, the Evidence Act, RtheE BPasiUc EBduLcatIioCn A Oct,F th eK AlEcohNolY DrAink s Control Act, and
the Refugee Act;
1.8.2.1 The CoCnOstiUtuNtioTnY o fG KOenVyaE 2R0N10M ENT OF KAKAMEGA
In addition to the general rights and privileges accorded to children as members of
Kenyan society, the Kenyan Constitution recognizes children as a special vulnerable
group and specifically calls for their protection from abuse and neglect, stating "every
child has the right to be protected from abuse, neglect, harmful cultural practices, all
forms of violence, inhuman treatment and punishment, and hazardous or exploitative
labour." The constitution also provides for the rights of children and reiterates that in
the handling of all matters concerning children, the best interest principle is paramount.
1.8.2.2 Children’s Act 2022
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neglect. It provides for the rightAs NofD th Ce UchLilTdrUenR, tEh eir responsibilities as well as
provides special protection/response mecha nisms and procedures for the various
situations faced by children. It defines the t erm “child abuse” to include “physical,
sexual, psycholoDgiIcRalE aCndT OmeRnAtalT iEnj uOryF.’ CTHheI LADct RpEroNte cStsE tRheV wICelfEarSe of children
through the following;
(i) Safeguards for the Rights and Welfare o f Children: The Act makes the principle
of the best interest of the child the pri mary driver of all decisions and actions
involKvinAgK chAildMreEn.G ThAe aCctO alUsoN pTroYvi dCesH foIrL thDe RdeEteNrm PinOanLts IoCf tYhe 2b0es2t 2in terest
considerations under the First Schedule.
(ii) Enforcement of Rights: The Act provide s for redress mechanisms on the violation
of the rights of the child by providing that if anyone believes that any of the
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provisions in the legal frameworks "has been, is being or is likely to be
contravened about a child, then without prejudice to any other action concerning
the same matter which is lawfully available, that person may apply to the High
Court for redress on behalf of the child."
(iii) The Act in Sections 61 and 62 provides for explicit functions of the County
Governments on Children matters as follows:
1. provide or facilitate the provision of pre-primary education;
2. Provide or facilitate the provision of childcare facilities.
3. Every county government shall, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary
responsible for children matters, develop policies and guidelines for the
better carryinRg oEut Pof Uits BfunLctIioCns OF KENYA
4. A county government may, either by itself or jointly with other county
goverCnmOeUntsN, TanYd iGn OcoVnsEuRltaNtioMn EwNithT thOeF N KatAionKaAl CMouEnGcilA f or Children
Services, establish welfare scheme s to provide or facilitate the provision of
childcare facilities and programmes for children including children with
disabilities.
(iv) The National Council for Children’s Services: Section 41 of the Children’s Act
2022 establishes the National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS) charged
with the overall mandate of regulating, coordinating and supervising the provision
of children services as well as the actors in the Children Sector. The act also
mandates the NCCS to provide advisory services to b oth national and county
governments on matters of children. In its composition, a representative of the
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(v) Children in Need of Care and Protection: The Act states that anyone who has
reason to beDliIeRveE tChaTt aO cRhiAld TneEe dOs cFa rCe HanIdL pDroRteEctNion S mEaRy VrepIoCrEt iSt t o the closest
authorised officer, including a police of ficer, administrative officer or children's
officer.
1.8.2.3 Sexual Offences Act 2006
The Sexual Offences Act has in place spec ific provisions that are geared towards
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protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation. It provides that children cannot
consent to any sexual acts.
Secondly, the act has expanded the scope of o ffenses to ensure that more protection is
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afforded to children for example; the introduction of the offenses of gang defilement,
child sex tourism.
Third, the Act also specifically recognizes that persons of both sexes (either male or
female) can be victims of sexual offenses and in the same breath, also recognizes that
both sexes can be perpetrators in effect ensuring that both boys and girls are protected
from abuse.
Fourth, the Act introduced the concept of minimum sentencing when dealing with
sexual offenses and in offenses such as defilement, has provided for the graduation of
sentencing according to the victim child's age to ensure better protection of the victims
and commensurate apprRopEriatPe pUunBishLmIenCt to O theF pe KrpeEtratNorsY foAr e xample; defilement
of a child under the age of 11 years is punishable by life imprisonment.
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1.8.2.4 Prohibition of Female Genital Mu tilation Act 2011
The Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act protects children from FGM in a two-
fold manner; one it criminalizes FGM against children specifically and provides for the
punishment of those with intimate involvement, and secondly; it holds accountable
anyone who participates in any capacity irrespective of the fact that they were no
directly involved in the act of cutting. It has also expanded the scope of offenses
associated with FGM. If the performance of an FGM procedure causes death, the person
responsible is, on conviction, liable to life imprisonment. Als o criminalized under the
Act are the following acts or omissions: Aidin g and abetting FGM; Procuring a person
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Possession of FGM tools; FailurAe NtoD r eCpoUrtL FTGUMR; EU se of derogatory or abusive
language towards someone for not having und ergone FGM
1.8.2.5 EmploDymIRenEt CATctO 20R0A7 TE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
The Act criminalises the employment of chi ldren under the age of thirteen years. It
however provides that a child between ages 1 3-16 years may be engaged in light work
that does not pose a threat to the health and li fe of the child and that does not interfere
with the child's right to education. Further, th e Act prohibits the "worst forms of child
labour." TKheA teKrmA "MwoErsGt foArm C oOf cUhiNldT laYbo uCr"H inIcLluDdeRs EN POLICY 2022
a) All forms of slavery or practices similar t o slavery, such as the sale and trafficking
of children, debt bondage and serfdom a nd forced or compulsory recruitment of
children for use in armed conflict;
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b) the use, procuring, or offering of a child for prostitution, for the production of
pornography or pornographic performances;
c) the use, procuring or offering of a child for illicit activities, in particular for the
production and trafficking of drugs as defined in the relevant international treaties;
[or]
d) Work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely
to harm the health, safety or morals of the child.
1.8.2.6 Counter Trafficking in Persons Act 2010
This Act criminalises trafficking in persons. Concerning children, it provides that,
recruiting, transporting,R traEnsPfeUrrinBg, LhaIrbCou rOingF or KrecEeivNingY a Ach ild for exploitation
amounts to child trafficking. The Act also provides in-detail acts that promote child
trafficking; provCidOesU foNr mTYini mGuOmV seEnRtenNcMingE oNn Tth eO pFer pKetAraKtorAs Mas EwGellA as recognizes
that trafficking can be both internal (withi n the country) or external (outside the
country.)
1.8.2.7 Penal Code
The Penal Code provides for specific protection to children; that the age of criminal
culpability is from 8 years and thus a child under the age of 8 cannot be charged with
any criminal offence; a child between ages 8-12 years shall only be charged when it is
proven that he knew that the said act or omission was an offence; and further that the
age of carnal knowledge is 12 years. The Code further criminal izes the acts of supplying
children with substances that can be harmful to their health and wellbeing; infanticide;
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abortion and the kidnapping of chiAldrNenD. CULTURE
1.8.2.8 Marriage Act 2014
The Marriage Act bars child marriages. The g eneral provisions of the Act, which is the
part of the legiDslaItRioEn CapTpOlicRabAleT tEo OallF fCorHmIs LoDf RmEarNria SgeE, RinVclIuCdiEngS Islamic and
customary marriages, states that "a person shall not marry unless that person has
attained the age of eighteen years." Another provision, in the same section of the
legislation, makes a marriage in which one or both of the parties is under the age of
eighteen vKoidA, sKtaAtinMg tEhaGt "Aa uCniOonU isN nTotY a mCaHrriIaLgeD ifR atE thNe tPimOeL ofI CtheY m 2a0ki2n2g of the
union either party is below the minimum a ge for marriage.” Significantly, the Act
criminalises marriage with an underage pers on; anyone convicted for this offence is
liable to a sentence of up to five years and/or a fine of up to Kshs. 1,000,000/=.
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1.8.2.9 Protection against Domestic Violence Act 2015
The Act describes domestic violence to include violence against that person, or threat
of violence or of imminent danger to that person, by any other person with whom that
person is, or has been, in a domestic relationship. The Act recognizes that violence in a
domestic relationship entails various types including child marriage, FGM, virginity
testing, defilement, economic abuse and emotional or psychological abuse. In situations
of domestic violence in which children are victims, the Act provides for the application
of protection orders in favour of the child which applications can be done by a parent,
guardian or any other person in the interest of the child including the children and
probation officers.
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1.8.2.10 Evidence Act
The Act providesC tOhaUt wNhTenY a cGasOe VinvEoRlvNesM a sEexNuTal oOffFen KseA inK wAhiMch EthGe aAll eged victim
and the only witness to the offense is a child, "the court shall receive the evidence of
the alleged victim and proceed to convict the accused person if, for reasons to be
recorded in the proceedings, the court is satisfied that the alleged victim is telling the
truth." This provision protects children from sexual abuse primarily because violence
and especially sexual offenses happen in the private where, mostly, only the child
victim and the perpetrator are present.
1.8.2.11 Basic Education Act 2013
The Act specifically provides for the provision of free basic an d compulsory education
to children and provides that no tuition shall be charged in respect to Kenyan citizen
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students at public schools. It furtheAr NproDv iCdeUs tLhaTt UwRhiEle public schools are allowed to
charge minimal costs that are no tuition fees, no child shall be barred from attending
school on account of those unpaid charges. It also provides for punitive penalties to
parents/guardiansD wIRhoE fCailT tOo tRakAe TthEei rO chFi ldCrHenI tLo DscRhoEoNl. SERVICES
The Act lists various values and principles tha t must be used as guides in the provision
of basic education which include elimination of gender discrimination, corporal
punishment or any form of cruel and inhuman treatment or torture, protection of every
child againKstA dKiscArimMinEatGioAn wCitOhiUn NorT bYy aCn HedIuLcaDtiRonE dNep ParOtmLenItC oYr e2d0uc2a2ti on or
institution on any ground whatsoever" and " non-discrimination, encouragement and
protection of the marginalized, persons with d isabilities and those with special needs.".
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1.8.2.12 Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010
One of the objects and purposes of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act is to “protect the
health of persons under the age of eighteen years by preventing their access to alcoholic
drinks.” To that end, it bars anyone who has a licence to manufacture, store, or consume
alcoholic beverages from allowing anyone under the age of eighteen “to enter or gain
access to the area in which the alcoholic drink is manufactured, stored or
consumed.” Anyone who commits an offence is punishable on conviction by a
maximum fine of Ksh. 500,000 and/or a custodial sentence of up to three years.
1.8.2.13 Refugee Act 2006
Kenya has in place the RRefEugPeeU AcBt tLo eInCsur eO thaFt r eKfugEeeN chYildAren within the country
irrespective of their citizenship status are well catered for.
1.8.3 County ClegOaUl fNraTmYew GorOk VERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
1.8.3.1 The Kakamega County Maternal Child Health and Family Planning Act,
2017
This Act was enacted to provide a framework to support the Kakamega County
Maternal County Maternal Child Health and Family Planning program and the
establishment and management of the Kakamega County Maternal Health and Family
Planning Fund (Imarisha Afya ya Mama Na Mtoto).
1.9 Policy Objectives
COUNTTheY o bDjeEctPivAesR oTf tMhisE pNolTic yO aFre StoO –C IAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
a) operationalize sustainable wAeNlfaDre CpUrogLrTamUmReEs that promote child survival,
protection, and development;
b) strengthen the channels of collaboration and participation among children as well
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as stakeholders in the children sector;
c) promote the capacity of all actors on chi ld rights and welfare; and
d) strengthen monitoring and evaluation st rategy for child protection and welfare.
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CHAPTER TWO
POLICY FRAMEWORK
2.1 Chapter introduction
This chapter outlines the objectives of this policy, identifies the key issues under each
policy and further recommends the policy directions that the County Government of
Kakamega commits to undertake in promoting the welfare of children.
2.2 Objective 1
To operationalize sustainable welfare programmes that promote child survival,
protection and developmRenEt. PUBLIC OF KENYA
2.2.1 Key issues
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The key issues on the operationalization o f sustainable welfare programmes that
promote child survival, protection and development are organised into three pillars as
follows:-
2.2.1.1 To enhance child survival:
a) Low immunisation rate attributed to high defaulter rates on immunisation.
b) Impaired growth and development due to poor nutrition and repeated infection.
c) Inadequate child friendly health facilities in Kakamega County.
d) Low capacity of health staff needed to provide child f riendly services.
e) Low awareness level on child health and welfare among various.
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2.2.1.2 To Promote Child DevelAopNmDen Ct: ULTURE
a) Inadequate equipment, furniture and structures in early childhood education
centres and county polytechnics.
b) InadequDateI RteEchCniTcaOl cRaApaTciEty OofF e aCrlyH cIhLilDdhRooEdN e dSucEaRtioVn IaCndE pSo lytechnics.
c) Inadequate child mentorship and dev elopment programmes in the county.
d) Lack of a school feeding programme in the county.
2.2.1.3 To Enhance child protection
a) high pKreAvaKleAncMe oEf GteeAn aCgeO pUreNgnTanYci eCs, HchIiLldD dRefEileNm ePnOt, cLhIilCdrYen 2b0o2rn2 out of
incest and sexual abuse in the county;
b) increased number of child neglect and ab andonment in the county;
c) early exposure and high involvement of children in child labour, trafficking,
radicalization and extremism;
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d) substance and drug abuse among children.
2.2.2 Policy directions
Policy direction on this objective are organized into three pillars as follows:-
2.2.2.1 To Enhance child survival
In order to address the inadequacies in child survival, the County Government shall –
a) carry out community outreach immunisation services targeting under-fives.
b) increasing static immunisation sites in the health facilities;
c) create awareness on the importance of immunisation for children in the county;
d) sensitise and traiRn cEhilPd UwelBfarLe IstCake hOoldFer sK (CEHVNs/NYuAtrit ion champions) on
child healthy nutrition practices, sports and recreational initiatives;
e) conduct sCenOsiUtizNatTioYn GonO pVeErsoRnNalM cEhiNld Th yOgFie nKe AtoK AreMduEceG cAom municable
diseases;
f) renovate and equip health facilities to offer child friendly services;
g) conduct training for technical staff on provision of child friendly health services;
h) create awareness on child health promotions and prevention services, to reduce
child morbidity and mortality rates;
i) conduct sensitization forums on physical fitness; and
j) conduct sensitization forums on child mental well-being.
2.2.2.2 To Promote Child Development
COUNInT Yord DerE tPo AprRomTMoteE tNheT D OevFe lSopOmCenIAt oLf SchEilRdrVenI CanEdS a, dSdPreOssR isTsuSe,s Y oOf UtecThHnic, aGl ENDER
capacity, nutrition and child mentoArsNhipD, tCheU CLouTnUtyR GEov ernment shall –
a) improve the infrastructure of educatio n facilities and technical capacity of the
institutions;
b) progressDivIeRlyE inCtrTodOuRceA scThEoo lO feFe dCinHg IpLroDgrRamEsN i nS dEevRoVlvIeCd lEeaSr ning
institutions;
c) engage children in social cultural acti vities such as sports and talent
development; and
d) initiate and conduct leadership and m entorship programs for children.
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2.2.2.3 To Enhance child protection
In order to enhance child protection, and to m inimize the prevalence of child abuse in
Kakamega, the County Government shall –
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a) conduct sensitizations on the rights of children born out of wedlock, incest and
such other circumstances so as to demystify cultural stereotypes;
b) conduct sensitizations on child protection rights;
c) constitute a mechanism for handling Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV)
issues against children e.g. defilements, sexual assault and abuse, incest, and
emotional abuse;
d) collaborate with state and non-state actors on addressing issues of child
protection;
e) establish modalities for mitigation against drug abuse among children;
f) conduct awareness programmes on Violence against children and prevention of
child trafficking, RradEicaPlizUatioBn LandI Cext rOemiFsm K; ENYA
g) initiate and support measures to promote positive parental skills and alternative
family carCe sOtrUateNgiTesY to G adOdVresEs RisNsuMes EofN stTre eOt cFh iKldArenK, AchMildE nGegAle ct and
abandonment;
h) conduct multi-stakeholder sensitization to discourage communities against
retrogressive cultural practices; and
i) conduct multi-stakeholder sensitization to discourage communities against child
Labour.
2.3 Objective 2
To strengthen the channels of collaboration and participation a mong children as well as
stakeholders in the children sector.
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2.3.1 Key issues AND CULTURE
The major issues affecting child participation to be addressed are –
a) inactive children assemblies in the Coun ty;
b) inadequateD chIiRldE riCghTtsO cRluAbsT inE s cOhFoo Cls;H ILDREN SERVICES
c) inadequate fora in the county for childre n to engage with leaders and role model;
d) inadequate inclusion of children's voices on matters affecting them; and
e) low level of awareness on child helplines and other authorised reporting structures
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2.3.2 Policy directions
Whereas child participation enhances the development and creative potential of a child,
lack of it would disenfranchise not only children but the future of the county. To
enhance child participation, the County Government of Kakamega shall –
a) strengthen and provide mechanisms for the support of children assemblies in
the County;
b) create awareness and support child rights clubs in schools and other learning
institutions;
c) organise annual fora where children engage with leaders and role models in the
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d) organise and support child-led advocacy programs; and
e) create awCaOrenUesNs TonY c hGilOd hVelEplRinNesM anEd NotThe rO aFut hKorAisKedA reMpoErtGingA s tructures on
children issues.
2.4 Objective 3
Promote the capacity of all actors on child rights and welfare.
2.4.1 Key Issues
a) duplication of services among different departments, private sector and CSOs
on children’s issues;
b) weak support structures and systems in the county;
c) unreliable and insufficient data sources on children’s i ssues within Kakamega
County;
COUNTYd) DinEaPdeAqRuaTteM staEffN inT t hOe Fco SunOtyC tIoA hLan dSlEe aRllV chICildE rSig,h StsP aOndR wTeSlfa, rYe iOssUueTs;H , GENDER
e) inadequate child mainstreamAiNngD s trCatUegLieTs;U RE
f) inadequate communication strategies o n children matters; and g) inadequate collaboration between government, the private sector, development
partners and other stakeholders in imp lementing children initiatives.
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2.4.2 Policy Direction
To Promote the capacity of all actors on child rights and welfare; the County
Government of Kakamega shall –
a) Collaborate with state and non-state a ctors on addressing issues of child rights
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b) recruit and train more children technic al officers to handle child welfare
programmes
c) conduct multi-stakeholder sensitizatio n on child rights and welfares;
d) conduct training for technical staff on provision of child friendly services;
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e) develop mechanisms for regulation of child day care givers; and
f) establish a mechanism for supervision and administration of all child welfare
support institutions in the county.
2.5 Objective 4
Strengthen monitoring and evaluation strategy for child protection and welfare.
2.5.1 Key Issues
a) Inadequate integrated implementation of children initiatives.
b) Weak monitoring and evaluation framework on child issues.
2.5.2 Policy DirectionR EPUBLIC OF KENYA
To strengthen monitoring and evaluation strategy for child protection and welfare, the
County GovernmCeOntU ofN KTaYka mGeOgaV shEaRll N– MENT OF KAKAMEGA
a) Develop mechanisms for reporting amongst all institutions implementing child
welfare programmes and activities in the county;
b) initiate modalities that enable all state and non-state actors to effectively
disseminate and share information on child welfare programmes and activities
implemented in the county;
c) develop strategies for maintaining and updating a database of all children
welfare issues reported in the county; and
d) develop a data collection tool that wi ll be used by all actors in collecting data
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CHAPTER THREE:
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
3.1 COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ACTORS
3.1.1 Overview
The Kakamega County Children policy shall be implemented through collaboration of
state and non-state actors to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in addressing child
welfare services. The CEC member shall initiate and oversee the signing of MOUs
between non-state actors implementing child welfare programs in Kakamega and the
County government tRhusE ePnhUanBcinLg IsCmo oOth Fco oKrdEinaNtioYn Aand collaboration in
implementation of child welfare programs in the County.
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The duties and responsibilities of each actor to this policy is defined in this section in
the interest of promoting efficiency, minimising conflicts during implementation and
finally promoting accountability.
This policy shall be implemented by the following actors:-
1. National Government line ministries
2. County Government of Kakamega
3. Parents, caregivers and guardians
4. The community
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6. Non-state actors – FBOs, NAGNOsD, C CBUOLs, TetUc. RE
3.1.2 Obligations of the National governm ent
The National govDerInRmEeCntT shOalRl bAeT reEsp OonFsi bCleH fIoLr tDheR fEolNlow SinEgR –V ICES
a) provide general supervision for childr en rights and welfare at the County level;
b) regulate and supervise child care facili ties managed by the County Government;
c) coordinate and manage all children's a ctivities;
d) oversee data management and sharing at the County level;
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e) provide technical support in the imp lementation and review of the County
children policy;
f) prevent, respond to child abuses and r eport to the relevant authorities;
g) advocate for implementation of childr en rights;
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h) provide child rights and welfare; and
i) implement the functions of the office of the Secretary of Children Services as
spelt out in the Children Act 2022.
3.1.3 Obligations of the County Government of Kakamega
It is the role of the County Government to ensure that all citizens are served to their
expectations within its jurisdiction. The county shall strategically plan and support
programs that nurture children into responsible citizens. Kakamega County
Government shall –
a) involve children in peace building, conflict resolution and prevention, and
reconciliation RiniEtiatPiveUs; BLIC OF KENYA
b) design and implement programs to promote intergenerational dialogue and
societaCl vOalUueNs fToYr t hGe OchVildEreRn;N MENT OF KAKAMEGA
c) establish friendly childcare facilities;
d) establish recreational facilities for the children;
e) implement international, national and county legislation and policies;
f) provide pre-primary education, vocational training centres, home craft centres
and regulate child care facilities;
g) provide the necessary institutional and legal framework for children to enjoy
their rights;
h) support investment in alternative or non-formal edu cation programmes that
reach out to school children;
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i) ensure a conducive learniAngN enDv iCroUnmLeTntU inR aEll devolved learning institutions;
j) ensure access to quality education and skills development in all devolved
learning institutions;
k) create mDeIcRhaEnCisTmOs aRnAd TopEpo OrtuFn iCtieHs IfLorD pRarEticNip aStEioRn VofI cChEildSr en in affairs
that affect their growth and developm ent;
l) allocate a budget and avail resource s to cater for children welfare activities;
and
m) collaborate, partner and network w ith other stakeholders in provision of
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3.1.4 Duties and Responsibilities of Child ren
Pursuant to Article 31 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child as
well as the provisions of section 30 of Chil dren’s Act 2022, a child shall have the
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DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
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following responsibilities –
a) work for the cohesion of the family;
b) respect their parents, superiors and elders at all times and assist them in case
of need provided that the child’s best interest shall remain paramount;
c) serve their community by placing their physical and intellectual abilities at its
service;
d) preserve and strengthen social and national solidarity;
e) preserve and strengthen the positive cultural values of their community in their
relations with other members of that community;
f) attend school uRnleEss PpreUveBnteLd bIyC fa cOtorsF b eKyonEd tNheYir cAapa bility;
g) not discriminate against other children on account of ethnicity, race, disability,
gender, CsoOciUal NstTatuYs oGr OotVheEr gRroNuMndsE; NT OF KAKAMEGA
h) protect the environment;
i) not abuse or harm other children;
j) not destroy any property; and
k) report instances of child abuse and neglect.
3.1.5 Obligations of Parents, Guardians and Caregivers
This policy spells out roles for parents and guardians/caregivers. Parents, Guardians
and Caregivers shall promote responsible parenting for their children by –
a) providing a conducive environment th at promotes positive values and holistic
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b) providing protection and caAreN foDr aCll UchLilTdrUenR uEnd er their care;
c) providing positive role models to the c hildren;
d) providing access to equal opportunit ies for the children, regardless of their
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e) providing basic needs for the children ;
f) providing specialised care for children with special needs;
g) providing guidance and counselling to the children;
h) socKialAisKingA aMnd EeqGuiApp iCngO thUeNir cThYild rCenH wIiLthD reRleEvaNnt PlifOe sLkIilCls;Y 2022
i) offering room for children participat ion at all levels of decision making on
matters affecting their growth and dev elopment; and
j) assisting children to realise their goals and develop their full potential.
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3.1.6 Duties and Responsibilities of the Private Sector and CSOs
The private sector and CSOs shall assist in –
a) ensuring safety of the children in their operations;
b) providing resources and driving innovation to support children programs and
affairs through corporate social responsibility;
c) promoting children rights through advocacy;
d) complementing the County Government in provision of children basic services;
and
e) reporting on the milestones made on promotion of children welfare within
Kakamega CounRty Eto PboUth NBaLtioInaCl a nOd CFou nKty EGoNveYrnmAen ts.
3.2 Coordination Framework
The coordinatioCn OofU tNhiTs Ypo lGicOy VshEalRl NbeM thEroNuTgh OthFe KKAakKamAeMgaE CGouAn ty Children
Advisory Committees (CACs) as follows: -
1. County Children Advisory committee
2. Sub-County Children Advisory committee
3. Ward Children Advisory committee
4. Community Area Children Advisory committee
3.2.1 County Children Advisory Committee
The roles of the committee shall be to plan, co ordinate and det
ermine priority areas for
COUNinTteYrv eDntEioPnA inR oTrdMer EtoN enTh aOncFe SchOilCd rIiAghLts SanEdR wVelIfCarEe iSn, thSeP COoRunTtyS. , YOUTH, GENDER
Membership to this committee as pAroNviDde dC foUr LinT SUecRtioEn 54 of the Children’s Act 2022
shall comprise of –
a) the CounDty ICRoEmCmTisOsioRnAer TorE a OreFpr eCseHntIaLtiDveR; EN SERVICES
b) the County Executive Committee Me mber for the time being responsible for
matters relating to children, or a repre sentative;
c) the County Executive Committee Me mber for the time being responsible for
matters relating to education, or a repr esentative;
d) theK CAouKntAy MExeEcGutiAve CCOomUmNittTeeY M CemHbIeLr DforR tEheN ti mPeO bLeiInCg Yre s2po0n2s2ib le for
matters relating to health, or a represe ntative;
e) the County Director for Education or a representative;
f) the Children Officer in charge of the a rea;
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g) a representative of the Director of Public Prosecutions attached to the area
within the local jurisdiction of the committee;
h) a probation officer in charge of the area within the local limits of the
committee’s jurisdiction;
i) a police officer attached to the area within the local jurisdiction of the
committee;
j) a representative nominated by Public Benefits Organisations engaged in
children’s welfare activities within the local limits of the committee’s
jurisdiction;
k) a representative nominated by public benefits organisations knowledgeable in
matters relating Rto tEheP rigUhtBs oLf pIerCson Os wFith KdisaEbiNlitieYs; A
l) a representative of faith-based organisations within the jurisdiction of the
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m) the registrar in charge of the area or a representative;
n) the Labour Officer in-charge of the area or a representative; and
o) a representative of the Council who shall be the Secretary to the Committee.
This membership shall be replicated at the other decentralised units of service delivery.
3.2.2 Functions of the County Children Advisory Committee
The functions of the County Children Advisory committee shall be to–
a) provide overall oversight and coordination on children issues in the County;
b) safeguard the survival, development, protection and participation rights of
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children contained in the leAgaNl fDra mCeUwoLrTk;U RE
c) provide technical advice on children i ssues in the County;
d) help in spearheading, planning, and im plementation of children programs in the
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e) develop and disseminate a framework for reporting, monitoring and evaluation
on child rights and welfare activities;
f) provide leadership in the mobilisation of resources and the implementation of
child related programs;
g) conKduActK mAonMitoEriGngA a nCd OevUalNuaTtioYn ConH chIiLldDreRn EprNog rPamOsL aInCd Ypr o2je0c2ts2 w ithin
the County;
h) provide mechanisms and platforms fo r partnership between the two levels of
government and non-state actors invol ved in child welfare activities;
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i) conduct advocacy and lobbying on programs, legislations and policy
implementation;
j) promote and create public awareness on children rights and welfare;
k) develop a referral system in the County on children matters;
l) safeguard data on children matters in the County and submit quarterly reports
to the relevant authorities;
m) develop mechanisms to address retrogressive cultural practices affecting child
development;
n) conduct planning and coordination of training and capacity building of
stakeholders in children welfare; and
o) any other functiRon EthaPt mUayB beL asIsCign eOd bFy t hKe rEeleNvanYt aAuth orities.
3.2.3 Sub-CouCnOtyU CNhiTldYre nG AOdVviEsoRryN cMomEmNitTte eO F KAKAMEGA
The functions of the sub-county Children Adv isory committee shall be to –
a) safeguard the survival, development, protection and participation rights of
children in the sub County;
b) provide oversight on children issues in the sub-county and report to the County
CAC;
c) provide technical advice on children issues in the sub-county;
d) help in spearheading, planning, and implementation of children programs in the
sub-county;
e) collect, compile and forward to the County CAC data on children matters in the
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f) conduct monitoring and evaluation o n children programs and projects within
the sub-county;
g) promote DanIdR cEreCateT pOuRbliAc TawEa rOenFe sCs oHnI cLhDildR rEigNhts S aEndR cVhiIldC wEeSlf are ;
h) popularise and implement the use of the County referral system on children
matters;
i) sensitise communities to address retro gressive cultural practices affecting child
development; and
j) anyK oAthKer AfuMnctEioGn tAha tC mOayU bNe aTssYig nCedH bIyL thDeR reEleNva nPt OauLthIoCritYies .2 022
The Sub County Advisory committee shall report to the County Children Advisory
Committee on the recommendations for the im plementation of child welfare programs
in the sub-county.
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3.2.4 The Ward Children Advisory committee
The Ward Children Advisory committee shall report to the sub County Children
Advisory committee on the recommendations for the implementation of child welfare
programs in the ward. Membership shall be a replica of the Sub-County Advisory
Committee. The roles of the Ward Children Advisory committee shall be to –
a) ensure that children access survival, development, protection and participation
rights contained in international, national, and County legislations within the
ward;
b) identify and link children in need of care and protection to support agencies and
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c) participate in the coordination of children issues in the ward and report to the
sub countCy OAdUvNisoTryY c oGmOmVittEeeR; NMENT OF KAKAMEGA
d) undertake activities aimed at promoting and creating public awareness on child
rights and welfare;
e) support networking by creating linkages and partnerships between stakeholders
in the ward;
f) collect, compile, forward data and information on children to higher levels;
g) participate in monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of child rights
and welfare activities within the ward;
h) popularise and implement the use of the County refe rral system on children
matters;
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activities within the ward; AND CULTURE
j) sensitise communities to address retrog ressive cultural practices affecting child
development; and
k) undertakeD anIyR oEthCeTr fOunRctAioTn Eas OideFn tCifHiedI LbyD rRelEevNan St aEuRthVoriItCiesE. S
3.2.5 The Community Area Children Adv isory Committee
The Community Area Children Advisory com mittee shall report to the ward Children
Advisory committee on the recommendations for the implementation of child welfare
programs inK tAheK cAomMmEunGityA a rCeaO. MUeNmTbeYrs hCipH sIhLalDl bRe Ea Nre pPliOcaL oIf CthYe S2u0b2-C2o unty
Advisory committee. The Roles of the Ward C hildren Advisory committee shall be to
a) identify and link children in need of car e and protection to support agencies and
structures;
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b) participate in the coordination of children issues in the community area and
report to the ward Advisory committee;
c) undertake activities aimed at promoting and creating public awareness on child
rights and child protection and laws affecting children;
d) support networking by creating linkages and partnerships between stakeholders
in the community area;
e) collect, compile and disseminate data and information on children and facilitate
information sharing amongst stakeholders in the community area;
f) participate in monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of child rights
and welfare activities within the ward;
g) popularise and RimpElePmeUnt BtheL uIseC o f OtheF C oKunEty NrefYerrAal s ystem on children
matters;
h) hold regCulOar UmNeeTtiYng sG, wOhVicEh RshNalMl nEoNt bTe OlesFs KthaAnK foAuMr (E4)G inA a year, with
various stakeholders involved in child welfare activities within the ward;
i) sensitise communities to address retrogressive cultural practices affecting child
development; and
j) undertake any other function as identified by the County or sub County and
Ward children Advisory committees.
3.2.6 County Policy Coordination Structure
County Level
County Children Adv isory Committee
COUNT Y DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
SAuNb-DCo CunUtyL lTevUelR E
Sub County Children A dvisory Committee
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
Ward level
Ward Children Advi sory Committee
Community A rea Level
Community Area Children Advisory Committee
May cKomApKriAse Mof ECGhiefs, Assistant chiefs, Community Area Administrators, Community Area CouncilAs, VCilOlaUgeN ETldeYrs ,C CHomILmDunRityE HNe aPlthO VLoIlCunYtee 2rs0 (2C2H Vs),
Children Protection Volunteers (CPVs), C ommunity Lay Counsellors (CLCs),
Nyumba Kumi Representatives and othe r relevant community stakeholders
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3.3 Financing and Resource Mobilization
3.3.1 Objectives of the Resource Mobilisation strategy
The overall objective of the Kakamega County Children Policy Resource Mobilisation
Strategy is to ensure that there is a clear, systematic, predictable, sustainable and well-
coordinated approach to mobilise for additional resources from all relevant actors.
3.3.2 Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the strategy are to –
a) ensure that the Kakamega County children's policy has a clear, coordinated
and accountabRle EappProUachB toL mIoCbil isOingF, u tKilisEingN, mYanAag ing and monitoring
resources;
b) enhancCe OtheU eNffeTcYtiv eGnOessV oEf cRhNildMrenE rNelTat eOd Fas sKisAtanKceA iMn KEaGkaAm ega County;
c) improve relations and dialogue betw een Kakamega County and its partners;
d) improve structures and systems to facilitate better management of resources;
e) align the partners support to the County policy objectives, priority areas,
systems, structures, and procedures; and
f) increase domestic resource mobilisation and broaden the resource channels by
exploring alternative sources of funding.
3.3.3 Guiding Principles
The County Government of Kakamega shall pursue a resour
ce mobilisation strategy
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principles of the county are as folloAwNs D– CULTURE
a) Accountability
b) Fairness, Equity and Equality
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c) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination
d) Innovation
e) Integrity
f) Professionalism
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3.3.4 Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring, a nd Evaluation
The County Children Advisory committee shall be responsible for the development of
a coherent and harmonised resource mobilisat ion strategy based on: -
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1. Kakamega County Government Strategy Development, Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation (SPME) and Medium Term Strategy priorities as determined by the
children policy;
2. Decisions taken by the County Children Advisory Committee and
3. The operational plans developed by the County Children Advisory Committee
The Kakamega County Children Advisory committee shall put in place appropriate
rules and procedures that shall apply standards offering guarantees equivalent to
internationally accepted standards and promote ownership in implementing the policy's
Common Agenda. Partners shall work closely with the County Children Advisory
Committee during theR iEdePntiUficaBtioLn IaCnd OapFpra iKsalE/foNrmYulaAtion cycles and the
implementation and evaluation phases. The Advisory committee shall provide regular
updates on the lCevOelUs Nof TfuYnd GinOg Vto EvaRriNouMs tEhNemTa tiOc Far eKasA tKo AguMideE aG mAo re balanced
contribution by the County Government of K akamega.
3.3.5 Resource Acquisition, Planning and Management Strategy
3.3.5.1 Resource Acquisition and utilisation
a) For the externally sourced funds, the County Children Advisory Committee shall
continue to abide by internationally agreed principles on aid effectiveness as
outlined by the donors and expects the International Cooperating Partners to do the
same in assisting the County Government of Kakamega t o attain its goals.
COUNbT) YR DesEouPrcAesR sThaMll EonNlyT b eO aFc qSuOireCd IfAroLm SexEteRrnValI rCesEoSur,c SesP iOf tRheTy Sar,e Y baOseUd TonH t,h eG ENDER
priorities outlined in the childrAenN pDol iCcyU LTURE
c) The County children committee shall co ntinue to encourage its Partners to move
progressively towards Contribution Agreements and Basket Funding.
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d) The resources shall be allocated only to t he approved projects.
e) Effective reporting systems shall be d eveloped so that the County children
committee is enabled to capture all inflow s to the various units.
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f) To ensure the availability of external resources when required, the timing of
financial commitments shall be progres sively aligned to the Kakamega County
planning and budgeting cycle.
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g) The County Children Advisory Committee shall work towards effective
harmonisation of development assistance that comes through its system and ensure
better capturing of information on all external assistance received.
3.3.5.2 Resource Planning and Management
The County children committee shall strengthen its planning, budgeting and financial
management systems in a manner that shall maximise the resource absorptive capacity
and optimally utilise resources for its children's programs. The strategy for resource
planning and management are as follows: –
a) The County CAC plans and their associated budgets shall define the areas where
resources shall beR reqEuiPredU. BLIC OF KENYA
b) All resourCceOs aUcqNuTireYd GbyO thVeE cRomNmMittEeeN (Tbo Oth Ff inKaAncKialA aMndE hGumAa n), shall be
delivered, managed, monitored, and rep orted through the official and approved
County management system.
c) The County Children Advisory Committee shall put in place enhanced financial
oversight and accountability systems and structures that would secure the
confidence of all stakeholders.
d) The County Children Advisory Committee shall encourage cooperating partners
to program their financial support over multi-year time frames as well as make
multi-year funding commitments in a m anner that would make it easier for the
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e) The County Children Advisory Com mittee shall work towards improved
reporting of external resource flows th rough a well-functioning Development
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f) The County Children Advisory commi ttee shall request timely information on
cooperating partners’ commitments an d disbursement schedules to secure the
required resources.
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3.3.5.3 Monitoring and Reporting
The County Children Advisory Committee shall institute systems and capacity to
provide quality information that is responsive , and comprehensive. This shall be built
into reporting and monitoring systems with in the existing structures. The internal
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monitoring system shall be strengthened towards generating and disseminating quality
information, which feeds back into the policy process for informed actions.
Processes and procedures shall be simplified to harmonise and facilitate flexibility in
the management of projects and programs. The County Children Advisory Committee
shall strengthen the aid management information systems to secure the generation,
integration and dissemination of accurate data for monitoring and execution.
The Management System remains key to the monitoring and reporting process. Result
Based Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and the reporting systems shall be used.
Cooperating partners shall be encouraged to adopt a single monitoring framework that
stipulates common formRatsE, cPonUtenBt aLnd IfrCequ OencFy f oKr reEpoNrtiYng.A
The developmenCt OanUd NusTeY o fG wOebVsiEteRs NanMd IECNT Tre lOatFed K pArodKuActsM sEhaGll Ahe lp improve
information sharing among all stakeholders, in cluding cooperating partners. In the same
manner, the monitoring and reporting communication infrastructure (both hardware and
software) shall be strengthened.
Effective development assistance reporting and monitoring systems shall be fully
integrated into the other existing systems that monitor all resources for the Kakamega
County programs.
3.3.5.4 Capacity for resource mobilisation
The County Children Advisory Committee sha ll establish a Resource Mobilisation sub-
COUNcoTmYm DittEeeP wAitRh Ta MmaEnNdaTte Oto Fs uSpOpoCrt ItAheL p rSoEceRssVesI CneEceSs,s aSryP Oto RimTpSle,m YeOnt UreTsoHur,c eG ENDER
mobilisation activities and overseeA thNe DCo CunUtyL's TefUfoRrtsE i n obtaining resources.
Kakamega County resource mobilisation fram ework and guidelines shall indicate how
to provide for mDeIcRhaEnCismTsO iRn AcoToErd iOnaFti nCg HanILd DmRobEilNisi nSgE fRinVanIcCiaEl San d technical
resources from cooperating partners to supp ort the implementation of priorities as
defined in the children’s policy. Resource m obilisation plans synchronised with the
planning cycle shall constitute important wor k-plans that support the implementation
of the policy and guide the negotiation and in teraction with children actors.
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3.3.5.5 Technical Assistance
The County Children Advisory Committee sh all identify the existing gaps in technical
capacities and Technical Assistance (TA). Pro curement of TA shall be demand-driven
and responsive to the Capacity Development F ramework. The committee shall develop
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guidelines on TA solicitation, recruitment, management, monitoring of performance,
and evaluation.
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CHAPTER FOUR:
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
4.1 Monitoring and Evaluation strategies
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is a continuous management function to assess if
progress is made in achieving expected results, to spot bottlenecks in implementation
and to highlight whether there are any unintended effects positive or negative from a
programme or project and its activities.
The processes of monitoring and evaluation make up the Result-Based Management
approach, which is inteRndEedP toU aiBd LdecIisCion O –mFak iKng EtoNwaYrdsA ex plicit goals. M&E
facilitates learning from past successes and challenges and those encountered during
implementation.C OUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
The strategic interventions in the policy shall be monitored and evaluated to ascertain
the progress of the implementation.
The department responsible for children services in the county shall carry out
comprehensive monitoring and Evaluation twice in a year and come up with reports
that shall inform the interventions in reviewing the targets set.
4.2 Monitoring and Evaluation framework
The Monitoring and Evaluation shall be carrie d by the County CAC in collaboration
COUNwTitYh t eDchEnPicAal RstTakMehEolNdeTrs OanFd sShOallC bIeA gLui dSeEd RbyV thIeC mEaStr,i xS APnOnRexTedS., YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
4.3 Policy review
The children policy may be reviewed at leas t once every three years and in line with
other governmenDt pIoRliEcyC sTtaOteRmeAnTts.E OF CHILDREN SERVICES
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ANNEX 1: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
5.1 Introduction
This policy comprises four thematic areas that form the basis of the implementation
matrix as follows:
5.2 Objective 1
To operationalize sustainable welfare programmes that promote child survival,
protection and development. This objective addresses activities and programmes under
thematic areas as follows: Child survival; Child protection; and Child development
5.2.1 Strategic intervention 1:
To promote AccessibiliRty tEo qPuaUlityB aLnd IchCild OfrieFnd lKy hEealNth YserAvic es
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
Activities Actors Time
frame
(i) Equip health facilities to offer child friendly Lead Actor 2022 -
services. CECM 2032
(ii) Conduct periodic assessments to ascertain the children
progress of children's psychomotor during the first services
1,000 days of life and address the underlying
welfare issues. Development
(iii) Conduct training for technical staff on provision of partners
child friendly health services
(iv) Create awareness on child health promotions and
prevention services, to reduce child morbidity and
mortality rates.
COUNTY(v )D EPSeAnsRitTisMe aEnNd Ttra Oin Fc hSilOd CwIeAlfaLre S sEtaRkeVhoICldEerSs ,o Sn PORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
child healthy nutritioAn NpDra cCticUesL, TsUpoRrtEs and
recreational initiatives.
(vi) Conduct sensitization on personal child hygiene to
reduce communicable diseases
(vii) ConduDctI sRenEsCitiTzaOtioRnA onT pEh yOsiFca Cl fHitnIeLssD, REN SERVICES
(viii) Conduct sensitization on child men tal well being
5.2.2 Strategic Intervention 2:
To prevent communicable diseases among ch ildren
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k) Carry out community outreach immunisation Lead actor 2022 -
services targeting under-fives. CECM 2032
l) Increasing static immunisation sites in the health children
facilities. services
m) Support the participation of children and other
stakeholders in children welfare issues in the Development
observation of world health days e.g. malaria day, partners
TB day, hand washing day, Breastfeeding day
5.2.3 Strategic intervention 3:
To promote school child health
Time
Activities REPUBLIC OF KENYAActo rs frame
a) Conduct free deworming campaigns in schools Lead Actor 2022 -
b) Create awCaOreUneNssT aYnd G dOistVribEuRteN mMenEsNtruTal OhFyg KienAe KACEMCEMG A 2032
towels. Children
c) Free screening of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and services
immunisation of above 10 years.
d) Conduct health education and counselling on matters Development
affecting children. partners
e) Carryout jigger eradication campaign in schools and
households.
5.2.4 Strategic intervention 4:
To improve the quality of life for children with disability
COUNTY DEP Time Activities ARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTAcSt,o rYs O UTH,f rGamEeN DER
a) Map and establish a databasAe oNf Dch iCldUreLn TwiUthR dEisa bilities. Lead Actor 2022 -
b) Providing technical and material suppo rt to institutions and CECM 2032
families that take care of children with disabilities. children
c) Create awDarIeRneEssC oTn OincRluAsiTonE o Of cFhi lCdrHenI LwDithR dEisNab iSlitEy RtoV IsCerEviSce s
reduce discrimination.
Development
partners
5.2.5 Strategic intervention 5:
To increasKe aAccKesAs tMo aEffGordAa bCleO anUd NquTalYity CedHucIaLtiDonR EN POLICY 2022
Activities Actors Time
frame
a) Improve the capacity of technical an d education CECM 2022 -
institutional facilities. children 2032
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b) Enhance capitation, bursaries and scholarships services
c) Introduce school feeding programs in learning
institutions. Development
partners
5.2.6 Strategic intervention 6:
Enhance Child Social cultural development
Activities Actors Timeframe
a) Engage children in social cultural activities Lead actor 2022 - 2032
such as sports and talent development. CECM children
services
b) Initiate and conRduEct PleaUderBshLip IanCd m OentFor sKhipE NYA
programs for children. Development
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KpAarKtnAerMs EGA
5.2.7 Strategic intervention 7:
To institute measures against all forms of child abuse
Activities Actors Time frame
i) To conduct sensitization on child protection rights Lead actor 2022-2032
ii) Conduct sensitizations on the rights of children born CECM
out of wedlock, incest and such other circumstances children
so as to demystify cultural stereotypes. services
iii) Establish modalities for mitigation against drug abuse
among children Developme
iv) Conduct awareness programmes on Vio lence against nt partners
COUNTY DchEildPrAenR aTndM prEeNveTnt iOonF o fS cOhiCldI tAraLff iSckEinRgV, ICES, SP ORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
radicalization and extremismA. ND CULTURE
v) Collaborate with state and non-state ac tors on
addressing issues of child protection.
vi) Conduct mapping on institutions and o rganisations
involved iDn iImRpEleCmTenOtaRtioAnT oEf c hOilFd pCroHteIcLtiDonR isEsuNe sS ERVICES
in the County
vii) Promote positive parental skills and alt ernative family
care strategies to address issues of street children,
child neglect, abandonment etc.
viii) Constitute a committee and mechanism for handling
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assault and abuse, incest, emotional abu se etc.
ix) Conduct multi-stakeholder sensitization to discourage
communities against retrogressive cultural practices
x) Conduct multi-stakeholder sensitization to discourage
communities against child Labour
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xi) collaborate with relevant justice agencies to ensure
fast processing of cases involving child offenders and
children in contact with the law
xii) Establish and sensitise stakeholders on functional
County referral system that address matters on
children.
xiii) Implement continuous capacity building programs for
officers and stakeholders involved in child protection
matters.
5.3 Objective 2:
To strengthen the channels of collaboration and participation among children as well as
stakeholders in the chiRldrEen PseUctoBr. LThIe Cob jOectiFve KaddEreNsseYs tAhem atic area of child
participation.
5.3.1 StrategiCc iOntUerNveTnYtio nG 1O VERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
To create avenues, platforms and forums that promote child participation in decision-
making process on matters affecting them
Activities Actors Time frame
i) To provide mechanisms for the support of children Lead actor 2022-2032
assemblies in the County. CECM
ii) Support child right clubs in schools and other children
institutions services
iii) To organise and support child-led advocacy Development
programs partners
COUNTivY) DTEoP oArgRanTisMe aEnNnuTal OforFu mSsO wChIeAreL ch SilEdrRenV eInCgaEgeS , SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
with leaders and role modeAls NinD th eC CUoLunTtyU RE
v) To expand channels of communicatio n on children
matters in the County
vi) To create awareness on child helpline s and other
authoriseDd IrRepEorCtinTgO stRruActTurEes OonF c ChilHdrIeLn DisRsuEesN SERVICES
vii) Support children to participate in inte rnational and
national children days
viii) To institute mechanisms for public pa rticipation among children on matters that concern them
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5.4 Objective 3
To promote the capacity of all actors on child rights and welfare
5.4.1 Strategic intervention
To implement programs and activities geared towards capacity development of
technical staff and enhanced stakeholder ability to tackle challenges of child welfare in
the county.
Activities Actors Time
frame i) Conduct a mapping of all stakeholders involved in Lead actor 2022-2032
implementation of child welfare programmes CECM
ii) Train state and nRonE-stPateU acBtoLrs oInC ch iOld rFigh Kts aEndN YcAhild ren
welfare legal framework services
(i) recruit aCndO trUaiNn cThYild rGenO teVchEnRicNal MoffEicNerTs t o handle Development child welfare programmes OF KAKApaMrtnEerGs A
(ii) conduct training for technical staff on provision of
child friendly services.
iii) Train and capacity build members of the county
children advisory committees
iv) Develop a policy framework and guidelines for the
supervision and administration of child day care
facilities and other child support institutions in the
county.
5.5 Objective 4
To strengthen monitoring and evaluation strat egy for child protection and welfare
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
5.5.1 Strategic intervention AND CULTURE
Establish a robust system of service delivery to strengthen monitoring and evaluation
strategy for child protection and welfare
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
Activities Actors
Time
frame
Develop synergized data collection tools on child welfare Lead actor 2022-2032
activities CECM
Establish and maintain a database of all ch ildren welfare children
issues reported in the county.
Initiate, opKerAatKionAalMizeE aGndA train the children sector working
services
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Automate processes of data dissemination a nd knowledge partners
management on child welfare programmes and activities
implemented in the county
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ANNEX 2: MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
6.1 Objective 1
To operationalize sustainable welfare programmes that promote child survival, protection and development
6.1.1 Strategic intervention 1:
To promote Accessibility to quality and child friendly health services
Target
Activities Indicators Output Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Baseline surveys
Conduct survey on various 1 Review Survey 4 surveys conducted 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
parameters on child welfare
1 Evaluation survey
20 technical staff
No. of staff trained 7 7 3 3 3 2 1 1 0 0
Improve the capacity of employed and deployed
technical staff and institutional
facilities that offer child health 12 Child Friendly No of children facilities
services. facilities improved improved 0 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0
Create awareness on child
health promotions and No. of awareness and Conduct 4 annual
prevention services, to reduce sensitization sessions awareness sensitization 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
child morbidity and mortality conducted sessions
rates.
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Promote child healthy nutrition No. of child talent academies 3 talent child academies 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
practices, sports and established established
recreational initiatives
No of child recreational 12 child recreational
0 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 facilities facilities established
Promote and facilitate personal No of school and community 60 school and
child hygiene programs, training sessions conducted on community training
physical fitness, child child hygiene, physical fitness, sessions conducted 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
reproductive and mental well child reproductive and mental annually
being well-being
No of communities and
’s 4 annual forums Invest in children stakeholder sensitization conducted on
psychomotor during the first forums conducted on
1,000 days of life. psychomotor during the first psychomotor during the
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
1,000 days of life. first 1,000 days of life
6.1.2 Strategic intervention 2:
To prevent communicable diseases among children
Target
Activities Indicators Output
Yr 1 Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Carryout community No of community 12 Annual community
outreach immunisation immunisation outreach
services targeting under- services targeting under- immunisation outreach 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
fives. fives conducted services
Increasing static
immunisation sites in the No static immunisation 60 static immunisation sites established sites established 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
health facilities.
Observation of world No of world health days 12 annual world health 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
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health days e.g. Malaria days observed
day, TB day, Hand No of children facilitated 120 children
Washing Day, to attend world health facilitated to attend 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Breastfeeding day days every world health day
6.1.3 Strategic intervention 3:
To promote school child health
Target
Activities Indicators Output
Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5 Yr 6 Yr 7 Yr 8 Yr 9 Yr 10
Conduct free deworming No of school children 100,000 children in 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100,campaigns in schools schools dewormed
dewormed annually 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000
create awareness and No of schools sensitised 60 schools
distribute menstrual on menstrual hygiene sensitised annually 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
hygiene towels No of children
beneficiaries of the 60,000 girls 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0
menstrual hygiene annually 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
packages
Free screening of HPV No of girls above 10 years 10,000 girls 10,0 10,0 10,0 10,0 10,0 10,0 10,0 10,0 10,0 10,0
and immunisation of girls screened screened annually 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
above 10 years No of girls above 10 years 60,000 girls 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0 60,0
immunised annually 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Conduct health education 60 institutions
and counselling No of institutions sensitised on health
sensitised on health education and 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
education and counselling counselling every
year
carryout jigger 10 per community
eradication campaign in No of households reached area annually 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000
schools and households
No of schools reached 60 schools annually 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
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6.1.4 Strategic intervention 4:
To improve the quality of life for children with disabilities
Activities Target
Indicators Output Yr
Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5 Yr 6 Yr 7 Yr 8 Yr 9 10
Map and establish a database No of database for A database for
of children with disability children with children with 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
disability disability
An updated
No of times the database for Conti Conti Conti Conti Conti Conti Conti Conti Conti Conti
database is update children with nuous nuous nuous nuous nuous nuous nuous nuous nuous nuous
disability
Support children’s charitable No of Children 60 Charitable
institutions that provide safe with disability
homes for children with institutions institutions 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
disability supported annually
Create awareness on inclusion
on children with disability to No of awareness forums conducted 60 annually 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
reduce discrimination
6.1.5 Strategic intervention 5:
To increase access to affordable and quality education
Activities Indicators Target
Output
Yr 1 Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Improve the capacity of No of ECDE teachers 2500 ECDE
technical and education employed and trained teachers employed 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
and trained
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institutional facilities No of sensitization
forums conducted on
joining County 60 forums annually 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
polytechnics
No of students sensitised
to join County 10,000 students 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
polytechnics
No of schools benefiting
from assorted learning 60 annually 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
tools and equipment
No of schools benefiting
from learning
infrastructural 60 annually 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
improvements
Enhance capitation, % increase in annual
Capitation 10% annually 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% bursaries and
scholarships
% increase in the annual
allocation of bursaries 10% annually 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
and scholarships
introduce school feeding No of schools benefiting
program in learning 60 of schools benefiting annually 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
institutions
6.1.6 Strategic intervention 6:
Enhance Child Social cultural development
Activities Indicators Target
Output Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Engage children in social No of County annual children cultural and
talent promotion events conducted 1 annually 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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cultural activities like sports No of County annual children sports
and talent development tournament conducted
1 annually 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Establish Leadership and No of annual County children debates
mentorship programs for conducted 2 annual debates 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
children
6.1.7 Strategic intervention 7:
To institute measures against all forms of child abuse
Target
Activities Indicators Output Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
To conduct sensitization on child No of sensitization forums 12 sensitizations
on child protection rights forums annually 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 protection rights
Establish modalities for mitigation against No of sensitization forums 60 sensitization
on child drug abuse. forums annually 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 drug abuse among children
Implement legislation and programs that No. of sensitization forums
enhance prevention , countering of child enhancing prevention and 12 sensitization 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
trafficking radicalization and extremism countering of child forums annually
trafficking
Develop and Implement guidelines on No. of developed and 3 guidelines
violence against children implemented guidelines on
violence against children annually
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Collaborate with state and non-state No. of non-state actors
actors on addressing issues of child collaborated Non-state actors collaborations All All All All All All All All All All
protection
Conduct mapping on institutions and Database of institutions
organisations involved in implementation dealing with child protection Database of 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
of child protection issues in the County developed and updated institutions
annually
Promote positive parental skills and No. of sensitization forums 60 sensitization 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
alternative family care strategies to on parental skills forums annually
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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Target
Activities Indicators Output Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
address issues of street children, child
neglect, abandonment etc.
Constitute a committee and mechanism No. of committees
for handling SGBV issues against constituted 73 committees 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
children e.g. defilements, sexual assault constituted
and abuse, incest, emotional abuse etc.
Conduct multi-stakeholder sensitization to No of stakeholders 12 stakeholder’s
discourage communities against sensitization forums sensitization
forums 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 retrogressive cultural practices
annually.
Conduct multi-stakeholder sensitization to No. of stakeholders 12 stakeholders
discourage communities against child sensitization against child sensitization 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Labour labour forums annually
Collaborate with relevant justice agencies No. of agencies collaborated All relevant
to ensure fast processing of cases with agencies
collaborated All 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 involving child offenders and children in
contact with the law with
Establish and sensitise stakeholders on No of stakeholders 12 stakeholders
functional County referral system that sensitization forums sensitization 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
address matters on children forums annually
Implement continuous capacity building No. of capacity building 12 Capacity
programs for officers and stakeholders sessions building
sessions 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 involved in child protection matters.
annually
6.2 Objective 2
To strengthen the channels of collaboration and participation among children as well as stakeholders in the children sector.
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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P.O. BOX 36-50100,
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6.2.1 Strategic Intervention 1
To create avenues, platforms and fora that promote child participation in decision-making process on matters affecting them
Activities Indicators Output Target
Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
To provide mechanisms for the No of children assemblies supported 1 annually
support of children assemblies 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Support child right clubs in schools No of schools and institutions 60 schools and
and other institutions sensitised on the establishment of institutions 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
child rights clubs annually
To organise and support child-led No. of child-led advocacy programs 3 annually 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
advocacy programs supported
To organise annual forums where No of Annual County Children 13 forums
children engage with leaders and Dialogue Forums conducted annually 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
role models in the County
To expand channels of No of sensitization forums on the 60 annually
communication on children matters available channels of communication 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
in the County on children matters in County
To sensitise on child helplines and No of sensitization forums on child 60 annually
other authorised reporting structures helplines and other authorised 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
on children issues reporting structures
Support children to participate in No of children days supported 3 annual days
international and national children 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
days
To institute mechanisms for public No of public participation 2 per year per
participation among children on engagements attended by children sub County 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
matters that concern them
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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6.3 Objective 3
To promote the capacity of all actors on child rights and welfare
6.3.1 Strategic intervention
To implement programs and activities geared towards capacity development of technical staff and enhanced stakeholder ability to tackle challenges
of child welfare in the county.
Target
Activities Indicators Output Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Conduct a mapping of all
stakeholders involved in Frequency of stakeholder mappings
conducted 1 annually implementation of child welfare 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
programmes
Train state and non-state actors on 12
child rights and welfare legal No of stakeholders capacity-built
stakeholders 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
framework capacity-built 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
children
recruit and train children technical No of children technical officers technical
officers to handle child welfare officers 3
programmes recruited and trained
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
recruited and
trained
capacity
Train and capacity build members of No of capacity building sessions building
the county children advisory conducted sessions 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 committees conducted
Develop a policy framework and
guidelines for the supervision and
administration of child day care Guidelines developed Continuously 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
facilities and other child support
institutions in the county.
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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6.4 Objective 4
To strengthen monitoring and evaluation strategy for child protection and welfare
6.4.1 Strategic intervention
Establish a robust system of service delivery to strengthen monitoring and evaluation strategy for child protection and welfare
Target
Activities Indicators Output Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Develop synergized data collection Frequency of dissemination of Data 1 quarterly
tools on child welfare activities collection tools
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Establish and maintain a database of
all children welfare issues reported Database established 1 quarterly 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
in the county.
Initiate, operationalize and train the No of training sessions for the 4 per year
children sector working group children sector working group 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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ANNEX 3: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
1 H.E. Hon. FCPA Fernandes Barasa, OGW – Governor, Kakamega County
2 H.E. Hon. FCPA Wycliffe Oparanya – First Governor, Kakamega County
3 H.E. Hon. Ayub Savula – Deputy Governor, Kakamega County
4 Kakamega County Children Assembly
5 Amb. James Ochami – Former County Secretary and Head of Public Service
6 Anglican Development Services (ADS)
7 CS, Vivianne Mmbaka KoRmwEoPnyUo –B CoLunItyC A tOtornFey K ENYA
8 Dr George Lutomia – Former Ag. CECM, Social Services, Youth, Women
Empowerment, SpCorOts UanNd TCuYlt uGreO VERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
9 Dr. Brenda Makokha – Former Chief Officer, Social Services, Youth, Women
Empowerment, Sports and Culture
10 Dr. Phitalis Masakhwe – Chief Officer, Risk Management and Service Delivery
11 Geoffrey Nyakwara – County Planning Officer, County Government of Kakamega
12 International Committee for the Development of Peoples (CISP)
13 James Khalwale – Youth Development Officer, County Government of Kakamega
14 Justus Wabuko – Legal Officer, County Govern ment of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
15 Kennedy Owino – Consultant NCCSA ND CULTURE
16 Kenya National Children Coordination Service
17 Mercyline Nangila – Children’s officer, County Government of Kakamega
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
18 Mildred Wandema – County Solicitor, County G overnment of Kakamega
19 Mr. Joseph Abucheri – Chief Officer, Youth, Sp orts and Library Services
20 Mr. Mophat Mandela – CECM, Social Service s, Youth, Women Empowerment,
Sports and Culture
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
21 Ms. Doreen Amwoga – Former Ag. Chief Office r, Social Services, Youth, Women
Empowerment, Sports and Culture
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
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22 Ms. Everlyne Ityeng – Principal Human Resource, Management and Development,
Department of Social Services, Children Services, Gender and Culture
23 Ms. Vivien Ayuma – Chief Officer, Social Services, Children Services, Gender
and Culture
24 Save the Children International
25 Silas Mukhebi Juma - Children’s Officer, County Government of Kakamega
26 State Department of Children Services Kakamega
27 USAID 4TheChild
28 World Vision Kenya (Matete)
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
29 Yvonne Atsenga – Social Services Officer, County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY GOVE RNMENT OF KAKAM EGA
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
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THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
County Government of Kakamega
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORTS, YOUTH, GENDER
AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
KAKAMEGA COUNTY CHILDREN POLICY 2022
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA,
P.O. BOX 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA
© OCTOBER 2022
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DIRECTORATE OF CHILDREN SERVICES
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VISION
To be a County where all rights of children are respected and realised
MISSION
To provide a framework for implementation, realisation and safeguarding of children’s
rights and welfare in Kakamega County
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA
Department of Social Services,
Sports,Youth,Gender and Culture
P.O. Box 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA