Makueni County on Saturday held a special football tournament for street children at Emali, aiming to connect with them and understand their background, needs, skills and areas of intervention towards their life and livelihood improvement. The tournament commenced today, 14th June 2025, and will run on subsequent Saturdays for a total of 8 weeks.

Gender, Children, Youth, Sports, and Social Services Executive Committee Member Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, who flagged off the tournament, stated that the competition serves as a mobilization tool to help get children off the streets.

With support from Social Development and Children Officers, the department will engage with the children to create individualized care plans, including family reintegration where possible.

Children without family support will be rehabilitated at the Makueni County Child Rescue Centre,whose objective is to provide care and support to Children living on and off the street in line with Section 142 as read with Section 145(12) of Children Act. 

The event was also part of activities leading up to the Day of the African Child to be held on Monday 16th June at Unoa Grounds in Wote.  

Makueni is set to host the national celebrations for the Day of the African Child, highlighting efforts to protect and uplift vulnerable children.

According to Kyoni, the initiative aligns with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr  vision of social inclusion, promoting equity and equality for all Makueni residents.

Emali, Saturday 14.06.2025