August 2015 - Action for Children in Conflict

THE ‘NO FOOD’ POSTER

July 15, 2017August 19, 2015 by afcic

Picture children playing on the school playground. All the laughter, giggles, screams, yells and occasional cries leaves you yearning for your tender days. You look over your shoulder, surveying the area for any other adults in sight. You spot a colleague and you quickly rethink joining the children. But you … Read moreTHE ‘NO FOOD’ POSTER

Who is a Child?

July 15, 2017August 19, 2015 by afcic

Article 260 of the Kenyan Constitution provides that an “adult” means an individual who has attained the age of eighteen years and “child” means an individual who has not attained the age of eighteen years. The legal definition is clear and succinct. The logic of the ‘age of majority’ (i.e. … Read moreWho is a Child?

ACCORD THEM THE PRIVACY AND RESPECT THAT THEY DESERVE.

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 by afcic

Most people might have heard about the recent case relating to the youthful school boys and girls who were caught by the police pursuing some exploits that were clearly out of line. This entailed their hijinks which possibly had been going on for several terms or for extended duration until … Read moreACCORD THEM THE PRIVACY AND RESPECT THAT THEY DESERVE.

SAVING ONE

August 13, 2015August 12, 2015 by afcic

The authority of a critic stems from his assumed position as a person with extensive knowledge on the subject over which he criticizes. However, scholars will tell us that criticism is largely instinctive, borne out of human being’s natural inclination to show preference when presented with works of art (see … Read moreSAVING ONE