Mogare and his team engaged the county children's advisory committee and took them through the existing laws, policies and any legal framework crafted to safeguard children's rights.
"We have met various stakeholders from the county to learn more on existing policies and laws," Mogare said.
"We have come up with a plan to respond to all cases. We are here in Wang’uru to join the community to create awareness towards ending the violence."
Muhambi cautioned the community on the danger of remaining quiet, saying children will be vulnerable and lack a safe environment to live.
He urged the community to know that child protection is not solely the government's role but a joint effort from members of the society.
“We had a procession from Wang’uru Stadium to the social protection office to tell the community that child protection starts with you,” he said.
Muhambi noted that the Ministry has developed a Child Protection Management Information System to capture all report cases.
“Kirinyaga is not doing well when it comes to labour and sexual violence,” Mogare said.
Jane Wanjiku from Catholic diocese of Muranga acknowledged the effort by the government on child protection, noting that the church will also be at the forefront.
“We as a church support the awareness campaigns and we shall play our part. However, parents have failed, they are leaving their children under the care of churches and government,” Wanjiku said
Peter Muthema from department of Labour said they have received many complaints on child labour escpecially in planting and harvesting of rice and other crops.
Earlier, during the launch of the annual child justice service month,the Judiciary through Kerugoya court chief magistrate Alex Ithuku pledged to fast-track the process of hearing and determining cases involving children.
He assured that the month of November is customarily for children matters and they will dedicate time for them.
