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Why State plans to phase out children's homes

Susan Njeri, a foster parent, preparing bedding at Rosana Children's Home dormitory situated at Igonji village in Kiambu County. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Kelly struggles to fight back tears as he recounts events that have forced him to involuntarily confront the difficult questions of life and its struggles.

At 13 years, *Kelly, whose real name has been hidden to protect his identify, has known three homes, different parents and guardians and in totally different circumstances.

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