Page Press Centre Find the latest news on issues affecting children in Kenya, and UNICEF’s work for children, including press releases, multimedia content and other resources for journalists Latest Press Releases News note 12 July 2022 31,500 cartons of therapeutic food donated by the UK Government, released to drought affected counties in Kenya Read now Press release 21 April 2022 Japanese Ambassador visits Kitengela Vaccine Depot, after 200,200 COVID-19 vaccine doses donated to Kenya Visit the page Press release 08 February 2022 UNICEF Kenya and Airtel Kenya launch new partnership to promote children’s rights to education and protection Visit the page Press release 20 November 2021 Young people believe the world is becoming a better place but are impatient for action on crises - UNICEF poll Visit the page Press release 17 November 2021 Kenya Sanitation Alliance launched by Government and UNICEF, targeting 15 counties with highest rates of open defecation Visit the page Press release 19 October 2021 New drive launched to get 250,000 out-of-school children back to class in 16 counties Visit the page Press release 05 October 2021 Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF Visit the page Press release 07 September 2021 Cold chain equipment for vaccine storage and distribution handed over to Ministry of Health, donated by Japan Visit the page See all our press releases Press release 20 October 2022 UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas meets children suffering from severe malnutrition in Kenya Worst climate-related drought in the region pushing up malnutrition numbers daily News note 12 July 2022 31,500 cartons of therapeutic food donated by the UK Government, released to drought affected counties in Kenya The ready to use therapeutic food will enable treatment of over 31,000 children with severe malnutrition in the most affected counties Press release 21 April 2022 Japanese Ambassador visits Kitengela Vaccine Depot, after 200,200 COVID-19 vaccine doses donated to Kenya Press release 08 February 2022 UNICEF Kenya and Airtel Kenya launch new partnership to promote children’s rights to education and protection Education, protection and life-saving information during emergencies are priorities Press release 20 November 2021 Young people believe the world is becoming a better place but are impatient for action on crises - UNICEF poll Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, results from Kenya reveal young people’s economic confidence and embrace of international cooperation Press release 17 November 2021 Kenya Sanitation Alliance launched by Government and UNICEF, targeting 15 counties with highest rates of open defecation The Alliance will aim to eliminate open defecation in Kenya by 2025 Press release 19 October 2021 New drive launched to get 250,000 out-of-school children back to class in 16 counties New data reveals school dropouts at high risk of abuse and exploitation Press release 05 October 2021 Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF New analysis indicates lost contribution to economies due to mental disorders among young people estimated at nearly $390 billion a year Press release 07 September 2021 Cold chain equipment for vaccine storage and distribution handed over to Ministry of Health, donated by Japan Equipment to help with the ongoing national COVID-19 vaccination. Press release 23 August 2021 Over 880,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Kenya, donated by the US Moderna vaccines widen the portfolio of COVID-19 vaccines available in Kenya Press release 17 August 2021 Additional 407,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Kenya, donated by the UK Vaccine equity is essential to level the playing field and ensure that everyone at risk from COVID-19 gets vaccinated Press release 09 August 2021 Nation Media Group and UNICEF Kenya announce partnership to advocate for children’s rights Organisations to work together to champion children’s rights in the media Prev 1 1 2 3 4 Next