The Day of the African Child serves to celebrate children of Africa as well as inspire a sober reflection and action towards addressing the challenges that children in Africa face on a daily basis. The CJPC office in the archdiocese organized an awareness walk from Juja to Divine Mercy Parish, Kenyatta road. The walk was attended by the Star of Hope Childrens home and the CJPC members. | Archdiocese of Nairobi

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD The International Day of the African Child has been commemorated on June 16 annually since 1991, when it was first initiated by the Organization of African Unity. It honors those who partook in the Soweto uprising on the 16th of June 1976. With the Day of the African Child coming up in a few days, views and opinions of children residing in Francistown were sought in alignment with this year's theme; "The rights of the child in the digital environment". Let'

Today, as we mark the Day of the African Child, we reflect on the progress that’s been made in advancing the wellbeing of children across the continent, and the obstacles that we still need to overcome in order to provide a fair chance for every child. In the face of COVID-19, we must redouble our efforts. | UNICEF

International Day of the African Child: Commemorating Progress and Rights. The International Day of the African Child, launched by the Assembly of Heads of State of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1991, is celebrated annually on June 16. This day honors the brave children who participated in the Soweto Uprising in 1976. The theme for the 2025 observance is "Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress since 2010, | Radio Jangwani 106.3fm