By Francis Kioko
Date 21 May 2024
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe welcomed officials from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to his office today to discuss the upcoming national launch of the Day of the African Child (DAC). The event, set for June 9, 2024, at the Ithookwe Showgrounds, will be presided over by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu.
The Day of the African Child, observed annually on June 16, commemorates the 1976 Soweto children’s uprising. This year’s national celebration will be held in Taita Taveta, graced by First Lady Rachael Ruto.
The selection of Kitui for the DAC launch highlights the county’s impressive 98% transition rate from childhood to primary school and the resilience of its learners. The event serves to celebrate the realization of children’s rights in Africa, as outlined in the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, and to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges faced by African children today.
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