Efforts to strengthen child protection, gender equality and inclusive service delivery were reinforced in Kilifi County through a series of engagements led by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), Malindi Regional Office. The discussions brought together county leadership, Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Social Protection and key stakeholders to enhance coordination in addressing the needs of children, women, persons with disabilities, older persons and other vulnerable groups.
A courtesy visit to the Kilifi County Commissioner set the tone for discussions focused on improving inter-agency collaboration, referral systems and inclusive service delivery across the region. Stakeholders emphasised that coordinated action is essential for effective protection of Special Interest Groups.
Stakeholders also visited the Malindi Children Remand Home to assess rehabilitation and reintegration mechanisms for children in conflict with the law. The visit highlighted the need to strengthen rights-based approaches that safeguard dignity and support successful reintegration.
In a separate engagement, NGEC convened partners to review ongoing interventions and gather feedback on emerging challenges affecting vulnerable groups, including survivors of violence.
