Tag Archives: children
Parents Urged to Keep Children Safe as Heavy Rains Hit Gusii Region
Apr 02, 2026 at 11:45 AM
By Hyline Ocharo Parents in the Gusii region have been urged to take extra precautions to safeguard their children during the ongoing school holidays as heavy rains continue to pound the area, leaving rivers dangerously swollen. Olympic Schools Director, Zachary Onduso, made the appeal following a tragic incident last week in which two people were […]
Kisumu’s JOOTRH offers new hope for children with sickle cell
Sep 04, 2025 at 10:38 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Each year, thousands of Kenyan children are born into a silent struggle that is marked by pain, stigma, and limited access to care. Sickle cell, a genetic blood disorder, affects an estimated 14,000 newborns annually in Kenya. Without timely intervention, up to 90% of these children may not live to see their […]
Multi-agency team rescues 16 children, closes down home and school
Jul 28, 2025 at 05:10 PM
By KPC Reporter The government has shut down St. Peter Rigena Orthodox Orphanage Home and School in Kisii County following allegations that a child under its care was defiled by the institution’s manager. The closure was executed over the weekend by a multi-agency team led by the Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services, after […]
Kenyan Children Stare at Crisis Amid Global Funding Cuts
Mar 06, 2025 at 01:06 PM
By OMBOKI MONAYO The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted the devastating consequences of global foreign aid reductions, which threaten to undermine decades of progress in child welfare and development. UNICEF’s funding model relies entirely on voluntary contributions from governments, private sector partners, and individuals. These contributions have enabled the organization to deliver life-saving interventions, […]