The Empty Chair at the Treasury: Why Children’s Voices Must Move from Hansards to Harvests

By Joseph Atulo, Head of Platforms (Child Participation and Policy), Mtoto News International The Budget Policy Statement (BPS) is arguably the most important compass in Kenya’s financial landscape. On February 11, 2026, this critical document was tabled in Parliament, marking a high-stakes moment in the national budget cycle. As lawmakers deliberate on its contents, the…

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Kenya Urged to Prioritize Child Participation in Budgeting Ahead of Day of the African Child

As Kenya prepares to mark the Day of the African Child on June 16, stakeholders are calling for increased efforts to involve children in public decision-making, particularly in the national budgeting process. Children make up approximately 48 percent of the country’s 55 million population, positioning them not just as the future, but as current citizens…

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