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<\/p>\nBy Njeri Irungu.<\/p>\n
The spouse of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Mrs. Tessie Musalia, has urged stakeholders across government, civil society, and the private sector to strengthen partnerships aimed at improving the lives of street-connected and vulnerable children in Kenya.<\/p>\n
Mrs. Musalia spoke in Mombasa during the annual Wemathon organised by the Wema Centre at the Butterfly Pavilion Forest Trail, where hundreds of participants gathered for a fundraising event featuring running, walking, cycling, and Zumba activities.<\/p>\n
The initiative sought to raise funds for the construction of the Wema Health Clinic, a facility expected to provide essential healthcare services to street-connected children and underserved communities.<\/p>\n
Addressing participants during the event, Mrs. Musalia said the protection and wellbeing of children must remain a national priority, noting that Kenya\u2019s Constitution clearly safeguards children\u2019s rights and freedoms.<\/p>\n
She referenced Article 53 of the Constitution, which guarantees every child the right to a name and nationality, education, healthcare, nutrition, shelter, and protection from abuse, violence, neglect, and exploitative labour.<\/p>\n
Mrs. Musalia further noted that the Children Act, 2022 strengthens the implementation of these constitutional protections by outlining the responsibilities of parents, guardians, communities, and the State in promoting and safeguarding children\u2019s welfare.<\/p>\n
She also commended the Government of Kenya for taking steps to reinforce child protection systems through the Public Finance Management (Child Welfare Fund) Regulations, which pave the way for the establishment of the Children Welfare Fund.<\/p>\n
According to Mrs. Musalia, institutions such as the Wema Centre continue to play a critical role in restoring hope and dignity to vulnerable children through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and reintegration programmes.<\/p>\n
She lauded Wema Centre founder Mama Lucy Yinda and her team for their continued dedication to supporting children in difficult circumstances.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe work being done here is not just about providing services. It is about restoring dignity, hope, and opportunity to children who deserve a chance to thrive,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Mrs. Musalia emphasised that protecting children should not be viewed as the sole responsibility of the government, but rather a shared duty involving families, communities, institutions, and development partners.<\/p>\n
The event also highlighted collaborative efforts aimed at expanding access to services for vulnerable children and nearby communities.<\/p>\n
On Friday, Ushiriki Wema Foundation, led by Mrs. Musalia, partnered with Huduma Kenya, Equity Afya, and the Wema Centre to offer healthcare and Huduma services to children from the centre as well as residents from surrounding areas.<\/p>\n
She described the partnership as an example of meaningful collaboration capable of delivering lasting social impact.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the heart of this partnership is the understanding that no single organisation can meet all the needs of vulnerable children alone. By working together, we can reach more people and serve communities more effectively,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Mrs. Musalia further expressed optimism that the partnership with Equity Afya and other stakeholders would continue to grow in ways that improve access to healthcare and social support for vulnerable children across the country.<\/p>\n
The funds raised during the Wemathon are expected to support the establishment of the Wema Health Clinic, which organisers say will enhance access to medical care for street-connected children in Mombasa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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