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Groups call for mental health advocacy among children

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Olive Muchoki (left), Athena Morgan, Margaret Njihia, Pauline Kedogo and David Kitavi speak at Baraza Media Lab during a workshop on 'The Day of The African Child', June 12, 2024. [Robert Tomno, Standard]

Advocacy groups have urged the Ministry of Education to address the psychological struggles of children, especially those in conflict with the law.

They argued that despite the increasing awareness of the need for mental health support among children, those who find themselves entangled in the justice system often remain sidelined, their unique vulnerabilities overlooked.

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