Brighter futures
Breaking cycles of poverty for children in Kenya
Highlights
This study highlights the complex and interconnected nature of child vulnerability in Kenya, driven primarily by poverty, which limits access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and nutrition. Despite progress, significant disparities persist across regions, wealth quintiles, and marginalized groups, with rural and underserved areas facing the greatest challenges. Vulnerabilities span multiple dimensions, including health, nutrition, education, and protection, and are compounded by systemic issues like climate change, and socio-economic inequities. The findings underscore the need for holistic, multisectoral interventions and improved data systems to address overlapping deprivations and promote inclusive, evidence-based policies. A multidimensional understanding of vulnerability is essential to designing effective strategies that reflect the diverse realities of children across Kenya.
