Kendu bay: National government administrators have issued a clear warning to disco club organisers against allowing children into their venues in Kendu Bay town and other trading centers. The directive aims to protect children and their rights, with violators facing license cancellations.

According to Kenya News Agency, Deputy County Commissioners Aaron Koross and Jacinta Ogada from Rachuonyo North and Rachuonyo West Sub-Counties have emphasized the importance of this directive. They are working closely with Homa Bay County government officials to ensure compliance, stating that any business admitting children will face license revocation.

Koross highlighted their commitment as a security committee to safeguarding children. Ogada instructed chiefs to ensure no children are present in markets after 6 pm and warned parents against sending children to markets late in the evening. She urged parents to monitor their children's whereabouts during the long school holiday, particularly in December.

The administrators addressed these issues during an event organized by Kendu Bay Law Court for the children's service month open day. On child abuse, DCC Koross stressed the importance of allowing defilement cases to follow due process and urged swift action to protect abused children. He emphasized the significance of observing children's rights for the nation's future.

The administrators acknowledged the Judiciary for organizing the children's service month, fostering a shared understanding of children's issues. Koross called for collaboration among stakeholders to address children's challenges, acknowledging the government's limitations but stressing the importance of collective efforts to protect children's rights.

Ogada expressed readiness to coordinate government agencies and called for tightening measures to ensure justice for abused children. Senior Principal Magistrate Ezekiel Obina of Kendu Bay Law Court underscored the need for community awareness and collaboration in child protection. He emphasized that addressing children's matters is a shared responsibility across family, school, community, and justice systems.

Joyce Onyango, the area Children Officer, highlighted the need for safe spaces for children requiring care and protection, noting the absence of children's homes in the sub-county.