The case study is part of a UNICEF global initiative, undertaken in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada to document national child protection frameworks in five core programming countries: Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Senegal and the United Republic of Tanzania. The studies are intended to generate a better understanding of the country context, government response, engagement by other actors and additional factors that are contributing to success in protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse.
This case study was prepared between April 2014 and December 2015. A desk review of literature was undertaken, supplemented, where appropriate, by some stakeholder consultations and meetings. The study found that while many elements of a child protection system are in place in Kenya, continued multisectoral collaboration is needed to take the system to the next level. To better understand the financial implications of doing so, the Government of Kenya, UNICEF and other stakeholders are committed to undertaking a cost analysis to guide current investments for child protection in Kenya.
