The Kenyan government is establishing special courts within all refugee camps to combat child labor and improve access to justice for minors. This initiative aims to address abuses and provide critical services to affected children.

• These courts will handle cases of child labor and other abuses against minors, providing quicker access to justice.
• The plan was announced in a joint statement on Sunday, September 21, by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), the Ministry of Labour, the Law Society of Kenya, and the Judiciary.
• The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the Judiciary will oversee the establishment of these courts and strengthen child-sensitive procedures.
• The government will also implement universal social protection systems to ensure children have access to healthcare, rehabilitation, and education.
• Penalties for child labor violations will be stiffened to deter offenders, and the Department of Children's Services will empower youth through digital platforms to prevent exploitative labor.