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We celebrate all the men! Keep on bringing positive value to yourselves and those around you!

Happy International Day of Democracy! #VivaDemocracy

Today we disseminated the Service Providers Management System (SPMS) to key stakeholders in Shinyalu Sub-County.This step strengthens coordination, referrals & child protection service delivery. #SPMS #ChildProtection #Kakamega #Shinyalu #Data4Children #KCWEP

We join today's launch of four key policy documents by the Department of Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Kajiado County: 📄 Kajiado Food and Nutrition Policy 2024 📄 Kajiado Childcare Policy 2024 📄 Kajiado County Nutrition Action Plan 2024/2029 📄 Kajiado Childcare Facility Act 2024 These policies mark a strong step forward in enhancing child nutrition, care, and community health. We welcome this commitment to tackling malnutrition and promoting early childhood well-being. 🗣 Addressing malnutrition is not only a health imperative—it’s a strategic investment in long-term development and prosperity. #IStand4Children

We closed the #AfricaConferenceonChildcare2025Africa at the @_AfricanUnion HQ in Addis Ababa — and the energy from Day 3 still resonates. The final day focused on advancing Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) across Africa, with powerful conversations around: 🔍 Evidence🤝 Accountability💰 Financing 🧩 Partnerships 🎥 Watch the Day 3 Highlights: youtu.be/vzNZWmpdA7U?si… 📌 Subscribe to AfECN’s YouTube channel 🤝 Join the AfECN Community: afecn.org/afecn-communit… 📄 Access all conference presentations & materials: afecn.org/day-3-childcar… The conference may be over, but the work continues. Together, we #Stand4Children.

I am honoured to lead the Kenyan delegation at the Africa Conference on ChildCare, convened by the African Union Commission in partnership with @af_ecn Under the theme ‘Building partnerships for Accelerating action towards quality and inclusive childcare”,

"Rwanda's commitment to child care is evident in its inclusive approach, with services available not only in marketplaces and tea factories but extending to the highest levels of leadership, including the Office of the President." -Mr. Gilbert Munyemana Deputy Director General National Child Development Agency Rwanda #AfricaConferenceonChildcare #IStand4Children #ChildcareConference2025

Day 2 of the #AfricaConferenceonChildcare @_AfricanUnion HQ, Addis Ababa has kicked off with great momentum, building on the strong start from Day 1, where the focus was clear: Accelerating action through partnerships for quality and inclusive childcare in #Africa Today’s discussions spotlight Implementation, Systems Strengthening, and Resilience, with the following sessions: 🔸Session 5: Advancing Childcare through Policy Reform and Caregiver Support 🔸Session 6: Multi-sectoral Collaboration for Delivering an Integrated Childcare Service 🔸Session 7: Advocacy for Childcare: The Experience of National ECD Networks 🔸Session 8: Financing of Childcare Models/Systems Stay tuned! #ChildcareConference2025 #IStand4Children

The opening ceremony for #AfricanConferenceonChildcare has set a powerful tone for the days ahead @_AfricanUnion HQ, Addis Ababa under the theme: "Building Partnerships for Accelerating Action Towards Quality & Inclusive Childcare in Africa" Discussions ahead: 🔹 Setting the Scene: Political Commitment and Regional Landscape 🔹 Session 1: Childcare Policies and Practices 🔹 Session 2: Continental Childcare Context 🔹 Session 3: Continued Dialogue on Policies and Practices 🔹 Session 4: Childcare Systems – Global Perspectives We’re looking forward to meaningful discussions, collaboration, and action! #IStand4Children #ChildcareConference

Well said! Indeed, childcare is not charity. It is infrastructure. It is justice. And it is urgent. We celebrate your leadership #IStand4Children

"It is time to shift our perspective of childcare. It is not a private burden it is a public good." -Dr. Lynette Okengo, Executive Director, African Early Childhood Network (AfECN) #IStand4Children #AfricaConferenceonChildcare #ChildcareConference

We are at @_AfricanUnion supported by @af_ecn participating in the Africa Conference on Childcare to add our voice on the importance of engaging men in childcare as a means of 'Building Partnerships for Accelerating Action towards Quality and Inclusive Childcare in Africa'.

We are at @_AfricanUnion supported by @af_ecn participating in the Africa Conference on Childcare to add our voice on the importance of engaging men in childcare as a means of 'Building Partnerships for Accelerating Action towards Quality and Inclusive Childcare in Africa'.

We're at the Africa Conference on Childcare courtesy of @af_ecn to amplify the importance of investing in engaging men in childcare as a means of accelerating action towards quality and inclusive childcare in Africa. #FathersDay #MeninCaregiving #MTOTOProect

The summit recognises the vital role of men and boys as key stakeholders in advancing health and wellbeing within communities. #menandboyssummit2025 #positivemasculinity #EndAIDSby2030

During the Men and Boys Summit, County Commissioner Dr. John Korir strongly condemned the defilement of minors and gender-based violence, emphasizing that these grave crimes must end to curb mistimed pregnancies and rising HIV infections. #EmpoweredMen

Wisley Rotich Governor Elgeyo Marakwet: We cannot live in a society where young children are unable to play freely because of rapists and defiler in our midst. We should impose severe punishments for defilers and rapists. #menandboyssummit

The African Union Commission hosts a Technical Consultation in Nairobi to shape the #CESA26_35 Implementation Plan. A key milestone for advancing inclusive, quality education in Africa and achieving #Agenda2063 and #SDG4. #EducationInAfrica #CESA