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12 July 2022

31,500 cartons of therapeutic food donated by the UK Government, released to drought affected counties in Kenya

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21 April 2022

Japanese Ambassador visits Kitengela Vaccine Depot, after 200,200 COVID-19 vaccine doses donated to Kenya

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08 February 2022

UNICEF Kenya and Airtel Kenya launch new partnership to promote children’s rights to education and protection

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20 November 2021

Young people believe the world is becoming a better place but are impatient for action on crises - UNICEF poll

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17 November 2021

Kenya Sanitation Alliance launched by Government and UNICEF, targeting 15 counties with highest rates of open defecation

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19 October 2021

New drive launched to get 250,000 out-of-school children back to class in 16 counties

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05 October 2021

Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF

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07 September 2021

Cold chain equipment for vaccine storage and distribution handed over to Ministry of Health, donated by Japan

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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

A team from Japan, MoH & UNICEF visit Kitengela National Vaccine Depot

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Cold chain equipment for vaccine storage and distribution handed over to Ministry of Health

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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.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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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

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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

Nation Media Group and UNICEF Kenya partnership

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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

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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

See all our press releases

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas meets children suffering from severe malnutrition in Kenya

31,500 cartons of therapeutic food donated by the UK Government, released to drought affected counties in Kenya

Japanese Ambassador visits Kitengela Vaccine Depot, after 200,200 COVID-19 vaccine doses donated to Kenya

UNICEF Kenya and Airtel Kenya launch new partnership to promote children’s rights to education and protection

Young people believe the world is becoming a better place but are impatient for action on crises - UNICEF poll

Kenya Sanitation Alliance launched by Government and UNICEF, targeting 15 counties with highest rates of open defecation

New drive launched to get 250,000 out-of-school children back to class in 16 counties

Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF

Cold chain equipment for vaccine storage and distribution handed over to Ministry of Health, donated by Japan

Over 880,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Kenya, donated by the US

Additional 407,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Kenya, donated by the UK

Nation Media Group and UNICEF Kenya announce partnership to advocate for children’s rights

Men and boys key to ending FGM in Kenya

Access to water brings hope for Rigdam village

Stopping the spread of measles during Kenya's worst drought

Protecting children in refugee camps from measles

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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

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas meets children suffering from severe malnutrition in Kenya

31,500 cartons of therapeutic food donated by the UK Government, released to drought affected counties in Kenya

Japanese Ambassador visits Kitengela Vaccine Depot, after 200,200 COVID-19 vaccine doses donated to Kenya

UNICEF Kenya and Airtel Kenya launch new partnership to promote children’s rights to education and protection

Young people believe the world is becoming a better place but are impatient for action on crises - UNICEF poll

Kenya Sanitation Alliance launched by Government and UNICEF, targeting 15 counties with highest rates of open defecation

New drive launched to get 250,000 out-of-school children back to class in 16 counties

Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF

Cold chain equipment for vaccine storage and distribution handed over to Ministry of Health, donated by Japan

Over 880,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Kenya, donated by the US

Additional 407,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Kenya, donated by the UK

Nation Media Group and UNICEF Kenya announce partnership to advocate for children’s rights

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Men and boys key to ending FGM in Kenya

Access to water brings hope for Rigdam village

Stopping the spread of measles during Kenya's worst drought

Protecting children in refugee camps from measles