The Voice of Children

05/06/2026

26/05/2026

Our team was on the ground in Porro and Lpartuk Schools, Samburu County, engaging learners through impactful sessions on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and the importance of dignity, health, and confidence for every child.

We also distributed MHM kits to support girls in staying in school and learning with confidence, alongside essential learning materials donated through the Merck Foundation, helping strengthen access to education.

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, thrive, and dream without barriers.

20/05/2026

I visited the Asyl Miras Centre, which is run by the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation, and saw the remarkable work being done to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.

I was inspired by the center’s compassionate and professional approach to care, which underscores the importance of awareness, early support, and strengthened systems that help children with autism thrive and advance child-centered development.

This visit, during President William Ruto’s State Visit to Kazakhstan, offered valuable lessons on how partnerships, awareness, and investment can transform lives and build more inclusive communities for every child.

12/05/2026

Today at State House, Nairobi, I had the honour of hosting a High-Level Side Event during the Africa Forward Summit focused on Building Safer Digital Spaces for Children in an AI-Driven World.

As technology continues to shape the way children learn, communicate, and understand the world around them, we must ensure that innovation never outpaces protection. The same digital space that opens doors to opportunity can also expose children to harm if we do not act with urgency and responsibility.

I was pleased to host fellow First Ladies, partners, policymakers, children, and young people in this important conversation on how Africa can build digital systems that are safe, inclusive, and grounded in our shared values.

Central to this conversation was the importance of listening to children themselves. Through the Voice of Children programme, alongside partnerships across the continent, we are working to ensure that children and young people are not only protected in digital spaces, but are also empowered to help shape the future of technology. Together, we continue to advocate for stronger child protection frameworks, greater digital literacy, and meaningful inclusion of children’s voices in decision-making.

Let us move Africa Forward.

12/05/2026

Building Safer Digital Spaces for Children in Africa in an AI-Driven World.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!