World Vision Kenya

In Lower Yatta, Kitui County: 🔹25,500+ people. 🔹 9,504 of them are children. 🔹Only 14% of households have water within their compounds. 🔹 53% of the community depends on seasonal, unprotected water from River Tiva and River Athi. 🔹In Masimba and Kithiani, there is no reliable safe water source at all. These are not statistics. These are children waking up every morning to a problem we can help solve. Join us on 13 June for the #LessStepsForWater Run to bring water closer. Sign up here: bit.ly/4wbQOMt

Children in Lower Yatta, Kitui County walk for hours before sunrise just to fetch water.
Then do it again the next day.   The #LessStepsForWater Run second edition is about changing that for the better.   Learn more ⤵️

This morning, I chaired a high-level multi-agency meeting on the protection of children in Kenya, bringing together key government agencies ; Kenya National Human Rights Commision , Council of Governors-Kenya National Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations - DCI , Child welfare Society of Kenya, National Council for Children Services , Street Children Rehabilitation Trust fund. Also present was PS. Carren Ageng'o . The meeting centered on strengthening our National response to cases involving missing, abducted, neglected and trafficked children. The Government is fully seized of this matter and is taking firm, coordinated and deliberate action to strengthen prevention, response, rescue, recovery and accountability mechanisms across the country. Protecting children remains a top national priority and a shared responsibility across all levels of Government. During the meeting, we agreed on key interventions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of child protection systems, including: • Operationalization of the National Child Protection Command Centre to coordinate rapid response and case escalation nationwide. • Strengthening collaboration between Children Services, the National Police Service, DCI, counties, and community protection structures. • Enhancing intelligence gathering, tracing, rescue, and recovery efforts for missing and trafficked children. • Improving reporting, referral, and case management systems for faster intervention. • Expanding psychosocial support, rehabilitation and reintegration services for affected children. •Strengthening accountability measures to ensure perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice. The Government remains committed to ensuring that every child in Kenya is protected, every reported case receives prompt action and all institutions charged with child protection effectively deliver on their mandate. We will continue to work closely with communities, parents, civil society, faith leaders, development partners, and the media to strengthen awareness, vigilance and collective responsibility in safeguarding our children.

3 weeks to go! The Less Steps for Water Walk & Run is almost here, and your participation will directly fund borehole extensions, pipeline infrastructure, and water kiosks development in Lower Yatta, Kitui County. 654 out of 4,613 households in this community have water within their compounds. That's 14%. Help us change that number. Register to participate via: bit.ly/4wbQOMt

Our community-led total sanitation interventions have seen families in Naisunyai village not just enlightened/empowered with hygiene & sanitation info, but also convinced to take action. Now, manyattas have locally-made pit latrines to combat open defecation #DignifiedSanitation

As per KDHS2022, at least 9.7% of girls and women (15-49 yrs) in urban areas have undergone FGM. Social acceptance and ethnic identity are the main drivers of the practice. In partnership with @Zinduka_eV, we're engaging FGM survivors in Eastleigh to end urban FGM #HooyoHaiGoynin

KEY ACTION POINTS FROM THE HIGH LEVEL CENTRAL REGION SECURITY AND CHILD PROTECTION MEETING ON RISING CASES OF SGBV, CHILD ABDUCTION AND MURDER 1. I have directed that a 90-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) be immediately undertaken to intensify interventions against the rising cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the Central Region. 2. I further directed that all relevant Government agencies work towards declaring the Central Region SGBV-free within the next 11 months through sustained prevention, enforcement, protection and community response measures. 3. Established a multi-agency team at the regional level, to be cascaded to county and sub-county levels, bringing together security agencies, Children Services, local administration and relevant stakeholders to strengthen coordination and response against SGBV and crimes against children.

We’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Finn Church Aid @FCA_Kenya to strengthen how we serve children and communities facing poverty and conflict. Our partnership will combine @FCA_Kenya's expertise in education and humanitarian response with our presence across 32 counties, working together to strengthen protection systems, support children at risk of dropping out of school & help families build more stable livelihoods.

As Africa continues to advance in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, the protection of children within online spaces remains a critical policy and governance priority. Attended the Africa Forward Summit First Ladies’ High-Level side event hosted by Her Excellency the First Lady of Kenya @MamaRachelRuto focused on strengthening child protection in an AI-driven digital era. The engagement highlighted the urgent need for safe digital spaces for children, strengthened child-sensitive budgeting, strategic advocacy, and responsive policy frameworks to safeguard children’s rights and well-being across Africa.

We joined H.E First Lady of Kenya @MamaRachelRuto at @StateHouseKenya today for a high-level #AfricaForwardSummit side event to tackle a timely question: How do we keep kids safe in an AI-driven world? The best answers came from the children: 📢 "We want to explore the digital world without looking over our shoulders." - Grace*, 14 📢 " Teach us how to stay safe online, and include us when you make the rules." - Brian*, 15 @WorldVisionKE, we believe child protection doesn't stop at the school gate or the front door; it extends to every screen, every platform, every digital space our children inhabit. We are proud to stand with every effort that ensures children are protected online and empowered to shape the very future of technology.

Today at State House, Nairobi, I had the honour of hosting a High-Level Side Event during the Africa Forward Summit focused on Building Safer Digital Spaces for Children in an AI-Driven World.

As technology continues to shape the way children learn, communicate, and understand the world around them, we must ensure that innovation never outpaces protection. The same digital space that opens doors to opportunity can also expose children to harm if we do not act with urgency and responsibility.

🌱On #InternationalDayOfPlantHealth, we’re reminded that healthy plants underpin food security, livelihoods & biodiversity. With partners like @WorldVisionKE, FMNR is restoring degraded land and building resilient ecosystems.🌍🌿#PlantHealthDay @dfat @WorldVisionKE @FMNRHub @FAO

Children in Africa are growing up in a rapidly changing digital world. The question is, are our systems growing with them? Tomorrow @StateHouseKenya, @WorldVisionKE joins @WorldVisionEARO at a pivotal side event during the #AfricaForwardSummit on “Building Safer Digital Spaces for Children in Africa in an AI-Driven World.” We are honored that Her Excellency, the First Lady of Kenya, Hon. @MamaRachelRuto, will be hosting this critical conversation, bringing together Africa’s leaders to ensure that digital transformation puts children’s safety, dignity, and well-being first.

As Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape children’s digital experiences, it presents both powerful opportunities for learning and new, evolving risks that demand urgent attention. We invite you to join us for a high-level side event hosted by H.E. @MamaRachelRuto, E.G.H, @FirstLadyKenya, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and @WorldVision at the Africa Forward Summit as we explore to strengthen policy, partnerships and collective action to protect children online. 📅 Date: May 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 09:00 am EAT 💻 Register and join via Zoom:🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… The insights and recommendations emerging from this dialogue will help shape global policy discussions and inform priorities at the upcoming G7 Summit in France and the UN General Assembly (UNGA)—contributing to stronger, coordinated action for safer digital environments for children. #AIForChildSafety #DigitalGovernanceAfrica #OnlineSafety #AISafety

A mother’s love is often quiet, but its impact is loud. It shows up in early mornings, long walks, shared meals, and whispered prayers. To every mother doing her best with what she has, we honor you today. Your strength builds families. Your courage builds communities. Your love builds the future. Happy Mother’s Day 🧡

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms who give so much love, strength, and care every day. 💐❤️ @VisionFundKE celebrates and honors you today and always. Thank you for being the heart of our families and communities. #HappyMothersDay #visionfundkenya

Today, and everyday, we celebrate mothers. Thank you for giving all your love, sacrifice, and strength so your children can get the best start in life. To all mothers, Happy #MothersDay 👩🏾‍🦱👩🏾‍🦰💙

In Lower Yatta, Kitui County, over 9,500 children walk kilometres every day just to fetch water. Many are girls who arrive at school too exhausted to learn, or they don't arrive at all. On 13th June, we invite you to run, cycle, or walk with us, so that the children don't have to walk as far to get water. Register for the run via this link: bit.ly/4wbQOMt