The Judiciary in Kwale County has announced the immediate closure of seven unregistered children's homes in Lunga Lunga Constituency due to allegations of mismanagement, child trafficking, and exploitation. This crackdown comes as Kenya observes Children's Month, highlighting the vulnerability of minors in the region.

• Seven children's homes are targeted for closure in Lunga Lunga Constituency for operating without government registration and alleged illegal activities.
• Judge Nikuni Lucas Lepares emphasized that unregistered homes are a threat to children's safety as children are protected by the State.
• Magistrate Leah Kabaria revealed that courts in the region have handled 72 cases of sexual assault involving children recently and 27 children have been removed from homes due to neglect or forced early marriages.
• The unregistered homes are suspected of illegal cross-border activities, child trafficking, and exploiting vulnerable children, often under the guise of celebrations or donor appeals.