The Commission’s Kitui Regional Office participated in a public participation forum in Machakos County on the proposed Child Welfare Fund Regulations, convened by the National Treasury of Kenya.
The forum brought together representatives from government institutions, civil society organizations and community stakeholders to review the proposed regulatory framework and provide input on how the Fund can effectively support vulnerable children across the country.
Participants examined key provisions of the proposed regulations, focusing on governance structures, accountability mechanisms and strategies to ensure that financial resources are directed to programmes that address the needs of children in vulnerable situations.
The engagement provided a platform for stakeholders to share perspectives on strengthening social protection systems for children, particularly those facing barriers related to poverty, neglect, disability or limited access to essential services.
Through its participation, the Commission underscored the importance of policy frameworks that promote equitable access to services and safeguard the welfare of children, especially those from marginalised and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Public participation forums play a critical role in ensuring that policy development processes are inclusive and responsive to the needs of communities. By engaging with diverse stakeholders, such platforms help shape regulations that are practical, transparent and aligned with the realities faced by children and families across the country.
Through such engagements, the Commission continues to contribute to policy discussions aimed at strengthening protection systems, ensuring resources reach children who need them most, and advancing the welfare and best interests of every child.
