Kenol Law Courts head of station, Senior Resident Magistrate Dr Sheila Nyaga, said children returning home from remand deserve acceptance, compassion and a chance to start afresh. She urged families and communities to welcome them back and help them overcome stigma.
Dr Nyaga spoke at Murang’a Children’s Remand Home during a visit by the Court Users Committee (CUC) to mark National Children Service Month. She said the visit gave children an opportunity to share their experiences and raise concerns about how their cases were being handled.
“Children in conflict with the law deserve care and love and a listening ear to the challenges they encounter while facing the justice system,” she said.
Helping children understand court proceedings
Dr Nyaga encouraged children to raise concerns through their advocates during court appearances. She said the court would listen and consider how to address the issues they raised.
She also urged lawyers offering free legal services to explain court procedures and rights to the children they represent so they can understand what happens during their cases.
The Judiciary observes National Children Service Month in November to raise awareness of children’s rights and speed up the hearing and resolution of cases involving children.
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