The International Missing Children's Day 2025 was observed Friday to celebrate those who have been found and reunited with their families and also to strengthen awareness and response efforts.

In Kenya the national commemoration was observed at the St Joseph the worker Ngong catholic church International Missing Children's Day is a day observed on May 25th yearly to raise awareness of missing children and support the efforts of various people to reunite them with their families.

It is also a reminder of the continuing effort to find missing children, prevent abductions and provide resources to affected families.

Speaking during the celebrations, Principal Secretary State Department for Children Services, Carren Ageng'o  said that the protection of children requires collaboration between the government and humanitarian actors.