The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, in partnership with stakeholders, has published a booklet entailing measures that seek to protect school-going children from online bullying.
State Department for Children Welfare Services Principal Secretary Carren Ageng'o said the move to author the guidelines was prompted by the abounding risks associated with child internet usage. "As the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, we recognize that the digital environment is rapidly evolving with serious child protection concerns.
Child protection is one of our mandates, and as a State Department, we would like to ensure that all the children in Kenya are protected, both virtually and physically," stated Ageng'o.
She added that a study by the Harm in Kenya Survey Report 2021 had indicated that 67 percent of children aged between 12 and 17 are internet users.
