State to Phase Out Children's Homes, Resettle Orphans

Jacinta Mutura - The Standard

The Kenyan government has revealed a 10-year plan to remove orphaned and vulnerable children from children's homes and orphanages, and transition them to family and community-based care.

Speaking during the launch of the National Care Reform Strategy for Children in Kenya, Youth and Gender Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS), Professor Margaret Kobia, said the government will gradually de-institutionalise children in a three-pillar strategy.

“Family is recognised as a basic building block for any society and the natural environment for growth for children. The Constitution also emphasizes on the need for children to be cared for by parents,” said Prof Kobia.