By Afrireport 
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the future of Kenyan children through a renewed push for Emergency Education Support.
It’s aimed at protecting learners affected by poverty, crises and social vulnerabilities.
Speaking during the launch of the initiative, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, highlighted the central role of education. She emphasized its importance in national development and child protection.
CS Cheptumo said the programme reflects a collective national resolve to protect, nurture, and empower children. This is especially critical during periods of heightened vulnerability. These periods include natural disasters, conflict, displacement, neglect, and economic hardship.
She noted that education remains a powerful tool for breaking cycles of poverty. It also addresses inequality, even in emergency situations.
This initiative demonstrates our collective commitment to protecting, nurturing, and empowering our children, especially during times of vulnerability, while strengthening education as a foundation of national development,” Cheptumo stated.
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The State Department of Children Services is facilitating the government’s rollout of targeted interventions. These interventions are designed to ensure continuity of learning for children affected by emergencies.
These include school re-enrolment support and provision of learning materials. They also encompass psychosocial care and school feeding programmes. Additionally, protection services are provided for children exposed to abuse, neglect, or violence.
The CS emphasized that emergencies often hit children the hardest. These events disrupt their education. They expose children to long-term risks such as child labour, early marriage, and exploitation.
She stressed that the government remains resolute in ensuring that no child is denied education due to hunger, poverty, displacement, or insecurity.
Cheptumo also called on development partners, county governments, civil society organisations, and communities. He urged them to work closely with the national government. This collaboration is aimed at strengthening child protection systems and education response mechanisms.
According to her, collaboration is key to reaching children in remote, informal, and high risk areas.
As Kenya continues to grapple with climate shocks, economic pressures, and social challenges.
The Emergency Education Support initiative is expected to play a critical role in cushioning vulnerable children and keeping them in school.
The programme reinforces the government’s broader commitment to children’s rights, welfare and equal access to education ensuring that even in times of crisis, learning never stops.
