Kikuyu Town in Kiambu County was filled with song, poetry, and powerful calls to action as stakeholders gathered to mark the Day of the African Child, under the theme: "Planning and Budgeting for Children's Rights: Progress Since 2010." Held at the Kikuyu Town Grounds, the event brought together children, caregivers, government officials, police officers, judiciary representatives, and child welfare organizations-including ChildFund, Makimei Children's Home, Childline Kenya, Brexit Young Entrepreneurs, and the Kenya Police; united by one goal- ensuring children's rights are central to Kenya's development priorities. "On this Day of the African Child, I stand as a living testimony of what care, support, and opportunity can do," said Felix Tanui, a university student and beneficiary of Thogoto based Nuru Children's Centre. "Thanks to the Centre, I moved from a place of struggle to joining university.
Every child deserves a chance like this," he said.
Ruth Maranga, a child welfare officer at Nuru Children Rescue Centre, echoed the urgency behind child-centered support systems: "We rescue children who've been abandoned or abused.
Events like this give hope and visibility to our work.
