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 Press release 23 December 2020 UNICEF hands over masks, solar radios and textbooks to Ministry of Education Visit the page Press release 27 November 2020 Action urged on teenage pregnancy and HIV, as new report reveals high rates in Homa Bay Visit the page Press release 19 November 2020 UNICEF Kenya and Safaricom announce landmark partnership for children Visit the page Press release 06 October 2020 UNICEF welcomes schools reopening in Kenya Visit the page Press release 23 September 2020 New drive to reduce malnutrition, boost immunity and improve the economy Visit the page Press release 16 July 2020 Action urged as national survey finds half of Kenyan children suffer violence Visit the page Press release 14 May 2020 As COVID-19 devastates fragile health systems, over 6,000 additional children under five could die each day globally Visit the page Press release 09 April 2020 Children’s story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19 Visit the page See all our press releases Press release 12/31/2020 Religious leaders urge parents to send their children back to school Christian, Hindu and Muslim leaders speak out as part of the #ComeTwendeShule campaign Press release 12/23/2020 UNICEF hands over masks, solar radios and textbooks to Ministry of Education 700,000 masks will be distributed to schools to assist with safe reopening on 4 January Press release 11/27/2020 Action urged on teenage pregnancy and HIV, as new report reveals high rates in Homa Bay Research also underlines key drivers behind the rates and what can be done Press release 11/19/2020 UNICEF Kenya and Safaricom announce landmark partnership for children Organisations to work together on education, protection from violence and emergencies Press release 10/06/2020 UNICEF welcomes schools reopening in Kenya Schools in Kenya will reopen from 12 October, starting with Grade 4, Class 8 and Form 4. Press release 09/23/2020 New drive to reduce malnutrition, boost immunity and improve the economy Government launches nutrition policies and plans at national symposium Press release 07/16/2020 Action urged as national survey finds half of Kenyan children suffer violence New five-year National Prevention and Response Plan and ‘Spot It, Stop It’ campaign to tackle violence launched Press release 05/14/2020 As COVID-19 devastates fragile health systems, over 6,000 additional children under five could die each day globally UNICEF launches #Reimagine, a global campaign to prevent the pandemic from becoming a lasting crisis for children Press release 04/09/2020 Children’s story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19 Press release 04/09/2020 UN and partners request $267.5 million to respond to humanitarian needs arising from COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya Kenya-COVID-19-Appeal Press release 01/15/2020 United Nations Distressed by Rising Terror Attacks on Kenyan Schools The United Nations Country Team in Kenya deeply distressed by the rising cases of terrorist attacks on schools Press release 12/04/2019 UNICEF sends supplies to flood-affected children and families in 12 counties in Kenya Prev 1 1 2 Next Find out more about UNICEF Report UNICEF Kenya Country Kit 2020-22 A look at progress on children's rights in Kenya and UNICEF's response See the full report Article Let’s work together to end FGM in Kenya Unite and act together to achieve the goal of an FGM-free Kenya Read the story Article Violence against children leaves physical & emotional scars Encouraging children and adults to speak up about violence and seek support. Read the story Article Teenage girls face high risk of HIV and unintended pregnancy Gender inequality, difficulties in accessing services and poverty are fuelling high rates of teenage pregnancies and HIV in Homa Bay. Read the story Load more items
