ECD Network for KENYA

The PS, State Department for Children Services (Kenya), held a high level meeting with the Kenya delegation in Lesotho during the session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). The discussions provided valuable insights into strengthening child rights systems across countries.

Key deliberations focused on the need to reinforce national coordination frameworks to ensure that efforts across health, education, social protection, and child protection are well aligned and mutually reinforcing. There was strong emphasis on building strategic and sustainable partnerships among governments, civil society, and regional bodies to accelerate progress for children.

A critical takeaway was the importance of identifying and championing priority child rights issues based on country-specific contexts, supported by evidence and responsive programming. This approach is essential in addressing persistent gaps and ensuring that no child is left behind.

The meeting also underscored the significance of actively participating in the Day of the African Child (DAC), both technically and financially, as a platform to amplify children’s voices, strengthen advocacy, and mobilize collective action.

As stakeholders, we have a shared responsibility to move from commitments to action by strengthening coordination, investing in children, and advancing accountability mechanisms that deliver real impact in the lives of children across Africa.

Organization present include AfECN, ECDNEK, SDCS, NCCS, Global survivors fund, ACERWC, Centre for reproductive rights

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We’re bringing together high-level sector leaders and policy influencers to explore how strengthened childcare systems can drive women’s economic empowerment and support labour force participation.

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📅 10th March 2026
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The Early Childhood Development Network For Kenya (ECDNeK) coordinated Kenyan colleagues present in Addis Ababa ahead of the Africa Childcare conference hosted by The African Early Childhood Network (AfECN) and partnered with the African Union to meet the PS Children welfare services Madam Karen Agengo .

Discussion on childcare and what efforts are needed. Innovation around advancing childcare and thematic areas such as financing in Childcare.

More updates from the country team will be shared . Stakeholders present include Kenyan cohort global leaders with the Foundation, early years, -SP, Kenyatta University, and Aghakhan.