Kenya

W.J. and L.N. (Minors suing through their guardians, J.K.M and S.C.M) v. Astarikoh Henry Amkoah, J Primary School, the Teachers Service Commission and the Attorney General

19/05/201508/12/2020
by CRIN

… Read More »W.J. and L.N. (Minors suing through their guardians, J.K.M and S.C.M) v. Astarikoh Henry Amkoah, J Primary School, the Teachers Service Commission and the Attorney General

Scope: National

Countries: Kenya

Related CRC Articles: Article 19: Protection from abuse and neglect, Article 28: Education, Article 3: Best interests of the child, Article 34: Sexual exploitation, Article 37: Torture and deprivation of liberty, Article 39: Rehabilitative care

Cited CRC Articles: Article 19: Protection from abuse and neglect, Article 3: Best interests of the child, Article 37: Torture and deprivation of liberty, Article 39: Rehabilitative care

Themes: Children in vulnerable situations, Education and cultural rights, Sexual exploitation and abuse, Violence

Issues: Sexual exploitation

C.K. (A Child) (through Ripples International as her guardian and next friend) and others v. Commissioner of Police / Inspector General of the National Police Service and others

27/05/201310/03/2021
by CRIN

… Read More »C.K. (A Child) (through Ripples International as her guardian and next friend) and others v. Commissioner of Police / Inspector General of the National Police Service and others

Scope: National

Countries: Kenya

Related CRC Articles: Article 19: Protection from abuse and neglect, Article 2: Non-discrimination, Article 3: Best interests of the child, Article 34: Sexual exploitation, Article 39: Rehabilitative care, Article 4: Implementation of rights, Article 5: Parental guidance and the childs evolving capacities, Article 6: Survival and development, Article 7: Name and nationality, Article 8: Preservation of identity

Cited CRC Articles: Article 19: Protection from abuse and neglect, Article 2: Non-discrimination, Article 3: Best interests of the child, Article 34: Sexual exploitation, Article 39: Rehabilitative care, Article 4: Implementation of rights, Article 5: Parental guidance and the childs evolving capacities, Article 6: Survival and development, Article 7: Name and nationality, Article 8: Preservation of identity

Themes: Children in vulnerable situations, General principles, Sexual exploitation and abuse, Violence

Issues: Access to justice, Gender and girls, Sexual exploitation

Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) and Open Society Justice Initiative on Behalf of Children of Nubian Descent in Kenya v. The Government of Kenya

22/03/201121/09/2020
by CRIN

… Read More »Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) and Open Society Justice Initiative on Behalf of Children of Nubian Descent in Kenya v. The Government of Kenya

Scope: Regional

Countries: Kenya

Related CRC Articles: Article 24: Health and health services, Article 6: Survival and development, Article 7: Name and nationality

Cited CRC Articles: Article 24: Health and health services, Article 6: Survival and development, Article 7: Name and nationality

Themes: Children in vulnerable situations, Education and cultural rights, General principles, Health and welfare

Issues: Birth registration, Nationality, Preservation of identity

RM and Cradle v. Attorney General

01/12/200616/12/2020
by CRIN

… Read More »RM and Cradle v. Attorney General

Scope: National

Countries: Kenya

Related CRC Articles: Article 18: Parental responsibilities, Article 2: Non-discrimination

Cited CRC Articles: Article 18: Parental responsibilities, Article 2: Non-discrimination

Themes: Children in vulnerable situations, Family and alternative care, General principles

Issues: Equal opportunities, Maintenance, Parental status