Date: 24 Apr 2008
Women still a target as Kenya’s social wounds gape
By Lisa Ntungicimpaye
NAIROBI, April 24 (Reuters) - More than three months have passed since youths stormed Mary’s home in Nairobi’s Kibera slum, slashing her leg with a machete as she fled.
But the single mother of five still shudders at the thought the men [...]
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR PEACE
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Giving a voice to Kenyan citizens to engage and contribute in the creation of peace and hope
CCP REPORT
INTRODUCTION
Following the announcement of the disputed presidential elections and the subsequent violence, there emerged an urgent need to initiate a process that would have national appeal for calm as solutions were being sought. [...]
members of Childline Kenya:
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya,
Childline Kenya, Goal Kenya,
Plan International Kenya,
The Cradle,
Hope World Wide,
Kuna Tumaini Counselling Centre,
Children’s Legal Action Network (CLAN),
ICT Policy Centre,
Shangilia Mtoto wa Africa,
Bosco Boys,
Gender Violence Recovery Centre of Nairobi Women’s Hospital,
Naivasha Community Project
Date: 01 Apr 2008
Healing the trauma of post-election violence
There are so many versions given regarding the genesis of post election violence in Kenya. It’s not apparently clear as to why so many people were killed, displaced from their homes and their houses torched! Nonetheless, through the mediation process a commission of enquiry has been established [...]
Source: World Vision
Date: 13 Mar 2008
World Vision Kenya rapid protection assessment – external introduction
World Vision carried out a rapid protection assessment in Lakes region, North Rift Valley region and Nairobi from 20-26th February. The objectives of the assessment were:
1. To identify the key protection concerns for women, children and vulnerable groups in the camps [...]
Overall Coordination:
National Disaster Operation Centre
Nyayo House 3rd Floor – North Wing
Director: Col Wesonga
Tel: +254 20 2212386
+254 20 2211445
Mobile: +254 711 860588
Other Sectoral Focal Points
Kenya Red Cross Society:
Abbas Gullet
Tel: 603593, 3950000, 600669
Mob: 0722206958/ 0733333040.
Health and Nutrition:
Ministry of Health: Mrs. Rosemary Ngaruro,
Tel: 0722469522, 0723143241
UNICEF, Noreen 072063121,
Ruth Situma 0727534692.
Education:
Ministry of Education
Mr Karaba: 0733856471, 222543.
Mr Abdi Habat: 0722931854
UNICEF
Aminata Maitha: [...]
Teenage girls targeted for sexual exploitation
Teenage girls fleeing their homes to escape post-election skirmishes and finding temporary shelter at the Nakuru Showground now face another threat. They have become prey to men who exploit them sexually as well as those seeking cheap labour. In a shocking revelation this week, the girls, aged between 12 and [...]
Children bear the brunt of post-poll violence
“You will fall,” Maureen Mbone, 23, warns her two sons who are playing nearby. She is a mother of three. Her youngest child, who is eight months old, is still suckling. The young mother is concerned about her five and three-year old sons who are playing, oblivious to their [...]
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