UNICEF Kenya

03/12/2025

It's the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Today, we celebrate the collaboration between the State Department for Social Protection, National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), UNICEF Kenya & partners as we support families and children with disabilities in Kisumu County.

Thanks to Innovasjon Norge, children are registered, assessed, and provided with therapy services and assistive devices.

Together, we can empower children with disabilities to thrive and reach their full potential.

02/12/2025

From rural fields to mobile platforms, young Kenyans are leading a new era of climate-smart farming.

Felista, Eric, and Grace are among thousands of young agripreneurs turning skills into livelihoods through the Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN) programme supported by UNICEF, Generation Unlimited, and partners.

EKYAN is equipping young people with the practical training and tools to grow their agribusinesses, strengthen local food systems, and build climate-resilient communities.

By the end of 2025, EKYAN will have:
• Supported 5,000 young agripreneurs with opportunities to earn a decent livelihood.
• Trained 10,000 youth in sustainable food systems.
• Reached 60,000+ farmers with climate-smart practices.

21/11/2025

Clean water = health

Climate-resilient boreholes help ensure year-round reliability and water availability, providing families with safe water for daily use, which enables children to stay healthy and continue learning.

20/11/2025

Ending child poverty is possible, and within our power.

We know what works – providing cash support for families, expanding access to essential services like education and health, and prioritizing the goal to .



Read the report.

Ending child poverty: Our shared imperative

20/11/2025

It’s , a day of action for children, by children.

Today and every day:
We listen.
We act.
We stand for .

19/11/2025

Thanks to UK in Kenya, UNICEF Kenya and the West Pokot County Government are supporting families to improve their toilet facilities. The initiative aims to improve access to safe toilets, promote good hygiene practices, and enhance health outcomes for children.

19/11/2025

🚽 Toilets matter.

Proper sanitation and hygiene prevent the spread of diseases and ensure children and their families stay healthy.

Toilets must be accessible, climate-resilient, and safe for all.

19/11/2025

It's !

While open defecation has decreased in from 10% to 6%, rural communities still depend on unimproved toilets.

Let’s invest in proper toilets so children and their families can realize their right to .

12/11/2025

, hope.

12/11/2025

Today is World Pneumonia Day, and the theme for this year is: “Defeat Pneumonia: Every breath counts; Every Action matters.”

In Kenya, pneumonia remains a leading cause of death among children under 5 years.

We can tackle this with simple, proven measures.

✅Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months
✅Vaccination
✅Handwashing
✅Good nutrition
✅Reducing indoor air pollution

04/11/2025

In Mombasa County, UNICEF, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the County Government of Mombasa, is responding to the outbreak.

Together, we are providing patients and survivors with essential health, sanitation and hygiene services, including personal protective equipment, handwashing stations, and social behavior change messaging.