Youth in conflict with the law

The population that finds itself into conflict with the law are boys and men, therefore very critical for us to develop programs on the issue of crime. Considering the problem of boys in crime with social contexts and to recognize the facts that lead them to enter into conflict with the law helps us develop programs that are more geared to preventive approaches.

HIGH RISK LIFE OF THE BOY CHILD LIVING IN "slums"

It’s extremely difficult to raise a male child in an informal settlement. The environment is so poisoned against the male child that the male child is perceived guilty of crime by default.

Many would argue that the level of indiscipline of the male child is the reason behind his woes. A child grows within a set system and structure, a child grows amongst adults and a child learns through what he/ she sees more than what he/she hears.

Three young men would sit somewhere and get rounded up by police . Just like that will be accused of plotting a robbery. Into the cell and cash bail is needed if not, the innocent males will join the high ocvipany population in our prisons.

A young man leaves work late, walks home and next thing he guilty of robbing people along the roadside…cell- cash bail if not jail

A young man hawks pineapple within the settlement,. He starts improving on himself, meets police during his daily hussles , asked for a bribe, declines and from no where, wrapped up – cell. The charge posession of drugs – cash bail if none jail

Two lovers fight, boy is picked and charged..guilty by default

These are everyday occurences life of a boychild.

Courtesy of Makadara Social Justice and Information Centre ( Masjic) mobilisation and African Boychild Network expertise we rolled out strategy on best practice to promote conducive and inclusive environment where each person is fairly and justly treated especially by institutions mandated to maintain law and order.

It is a long muddy journey, we continue loosing our son’s to crimes , drugs. However we have opted to blame the young adults for the difficult lives we have subjected them to and as adults we continue to intentionally shelf that responsibility.

The male child is definitely not a Bird from the Air, neither an animal from the jungle or from the marines.

As we celebrate the day of the girl child, good to remember boys do not birth themselves.

These are our children regardless of GENDER

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SENSITIZATION AT KABETE REHABILITATION CENTER

Children are increasingly likely to feel the pressure to indulge in alcohol and drug abuse (ADA) Especially during the transition period. However significant difference need to be noted in student attitudes towards ADA in terms of knowledge,life skills etc. Nacada Kenya National Survey On The Status of Drugs And Substance use in Kenya is a point of concern that urgently needs immediate well programmed and resourced interventions. Are there policies and laws being implemented to the latter to subject people who expose our children to ADA. Are our partying places, learning institutions , homes allowing access to alcohol and drugs to under age children ? Kabete Rehabilitation Centre is a place that has continuously given access to information, physical and mental support to their students to manage and overcome various challenges as they prepare for a promising future. There is need for stakeholders to come through for these children by providing sports attires and equipments.

We African Boychild Network Seek your support on the same; Football and volley ball uniforms Balls Table tennis rackets and balls Darts Kindly get in touch with us for this noble intervention for Kabete Rehabilitation Centre. It’s with this in mind that , special gratitude to NACADA KENYA who took the students through ADA sensitization. Their support platform free toll number 1172 was critical especially for these young people. AFS Intercultural Programs for the wonderful organisation of the sensitization event , encouragement and providing platform for fun and engagement Kiambu policy and advocacy network for the encouragement and giving practical ADA Prevention by effectively participating in Public participation provisions . Young Men’s Christian Association-YMCA Kenya for doing what it does BEST. Bringing young people together for productive engagement and creating a platform for sustainability. The management of Kabete Rehabilitation Centre for the commitment and giving us access to their students for this important engagement.