UNICEF Kenya

13/08/2026

To celebrate , we listened to the voices of young people.

At the Youth Day event hosted at the University of Nairobi, young people shared their perspectives on today's world.

Together, let's support and inspire a generation of young people to create a better world.

Happy International Youth Day!

08/08/2026

Happening this week: The Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National Science and Technology Exhibition!

With support from the PROSPECTS Partnership, UNICEF is supporting the participation of 20 refugee teams from the Kakuma and Dadaab refugee settlements.

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08/08/2026

06/08/2026

Breastfeeding provides babies with the nutrients, antibodies and protection they need to grow, thrive and reach their full potential.

Investing in breastfeeding is a step towards giving every child the healthiest start in life.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to ACK St. Andrew’s School from the Nairobi Region for emerging winners in the English Choral Verse - Primary Schools category.

Their outstanding performance on the UNICEF-sponsored theme "Eat Healthy, Grow Strong, Learn Well" earned them top honors at the 2026 Kenya Music Festival in Bungoma County.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Highlands Junior School from the Rift Valley region for being crowned winners of the Kiswahili Choral Verse category for Junior Schools!

They claimed top honors with a stellar performance on the UNICEF-sponsored theme "Refugee Inclusion" at the ongoing 98th Kenya Music Festival in Bungoma County.

Thanks to the PROSPECTS Partnership supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya

04/08/2026

Every child deserves timely care, no matter where they live.

With support from the Kenya Humanitarian Fund, UNICEF and partners are bringing lifesaving nutrition services to drought-affected communities across Garissa, Mandera and Tana River counties.

Together with cash assistance, this support is helping mothers like Sofia keep their children healthy, nourished and in school.

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Bringing lifesaving nutrition services closer to children in drought-affected communities

03/08/2026

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to provide every child with a healthy start in life. But mothers cannot do it alone.

This , we are celebrating the families, communities, and healthcare workers who are creating sustainable support systems to help mothers successfully breastfeed. Together, they are enabling children to grow healthier, stronger, and better prepared to thrive.


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Strengthening breastfeeding support for mothers

03/08/2026

Young people need more than opportunities. They need guidance, networks and mentors who can help them take the next step.

On 31 July 2026, UNICEF Kenya and Standard Chartered Kenya hosted the Youth Mentorship Workshop on Employability and Entrepreneurship in Nairobi, bringing together young people seeking career opportunities and young entrepreneurs already building ventures and initiatives.

Through interactive mentorship sessions, participants engaged in conversations on career development, job readiness, digital skills, financial literacy, business growth, leadership and networking.

Participants shared that the mentorship, peer learning and networking gave them motivation, practical insights and greater confidence to pursue employment, grow their businesses and take the next step in their journey.

When young people are supported with the right skills, guidance and networks, they can unlock opportunities and shape a better future for themselves and their communities.

02/08/2026

It's . It's a reminder to renew our collective commitment to ensuring that every child in Kenya has the healthiest possible start.

We call on families, communities, employers and policymakers to support all mothers throughout pregnancy and early childhood.