CS Hanna Cheptumo

17/05/2026

I have directed the immediate rollout of a 90-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to strengthen prevention, surveillance, investigations, case management and prosecution of all GBV and crimes against children.

The intervention will enhance multi-agency coordination, community response systems and rapid protection measures.

16/05/2026

Together with PS Anne Wang'ombe we visited Nairobi Women’s hospital Gender Violence Recovery Centre & spent the afternoon with survivors of horrific acts of Gender-Based Violence receiving treatment at Nairobi Women’s Hospital. Their stories are painful reminders that GBV, femicide, child defilement and violence against women and children continue to threaten the safety and dignity of our society.

The Government’s is strengthening prevention measures, enhancing survivor support services and ensuring perpetrators are swiftly apprehended and prosecuted through strengthened multi-agency collaboration.

National helplines:
📞 1195 – GBV Helpline
📞 116 – Childline Kenya
📱 0722 116 116 – WhatsApp Reporting Line

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

KEY ACTION POINTS FROM THE HIGH LEVEL CENTRAL REGION SECURITY AND CHILD PROTECTION MEETING ON RISING CASES OF SGBV, CHILD ABDUCTION AND MURDER

1. I have directed that a 90-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) be immediately undertaken to intensify interventions against the rising cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the Central Region.

2. I further directed that all relevant Government agencies work towards declaring the Central Region SGBV-free within the next 11 months through sustained prevention, enforcement, protection and community response measures.

3. Established a multi-agency team at the regional level, to be cascaded to county and sub-county levels, bringing together security agencies, Children Services, local administration and relevant stakeholders to strengthen coordination and response against SGBV and crimes against children.

14/05/2026

The Government is actively coordinating investigations and child protection interventions following the disturbing incidents involving children reported in different counties .

I am in Nyeri County to assess ongoing child protection and security interventions & engage security and child protection teams on the ground.

Through a multi-agency approach involving the Ministry, security agencies, County Security Teams, Children’s Officers and local administration, swift measures have been undertaken to support investigations, strengthen surveillance and enhance protection for children and affected communities.

13/05/2026

Received a courtesy call from delegation from the British High Commission in Kenya, led by Deputy High Commissioner Ms. Diana Dalton. Also present was PS Anne Wang'ombe.

Our discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom, particularly in advancing gender equality, women and girls’ empowerment, child protection, cultureand inclusive development.

We also explored opportunities for deeper collaboration in supporting vulnerable populations and promoting policies that enhance the wellbeing of children and families across the country.

13/05/2026

Chaired a Performance Contract review meeting with the State Departments to evaluate the status of implementation of FY 2025/2026 targets, review key performance indicators and address emerging implementation challenges.

The meeting focused on strengthening performance management systems, enhancing inter-departmental coordination and reinforcing accountability mechanisms to support efficient and results-based service delivery.

12/05/2026

The Culmination of the Africa Forward Summit . Africa Forward Le Concert, The African Way! An electrifying fusion of sound, culture, creativity and African pride!

12/05/2026

As Africa continues to advance in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, the protection of children within online spaces remains a critical policy and governance priority.

Attended the Africa Forward Summit First Ladies’ High-Level side event hosted by Her Excellency the First Lady of Kenya Mama Rachel Ruto focused on strengthening child protection in an AI-driven digital era.

The engagement highlighted the urgent need for safe digital spaces for children, strengthened child-sensitive budgeting, strategic advocacy, and responsive policy frameworks to safeguard children’s rights and well-being across Africa.

11/05/2026

Key highlights from my opening remarks delivered during the panel on “African Voices: Restitution of Cultural Property and Heritage Cooperation”

✓ Restitution remains an important global conversation on justice, heritage and historical responsibility.

✓ UNESCO’s 1978 appeal and President Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 Ouagadougou address continue to shape international restitution dialogue.

✓ France has demonstrated progressive leadership through the return of cultural treasures to African nations.

✓ Kenya has made significant progress in recovering cultural objects and historical records from international institutions.

✓ Kenya has documented over 32,000 cultural objects held in institutions across Europe, including France.

✓ Kenya’s National Restitution Policy aims to restore dignity, strengthen traditional knowledge, and promote access to heritage.

✓ Kenya and France continue to collaborate in archaeology, paleoanthropology, research, heritage conservation, and creative sector development.

✓ Greater opportunities exist in museum partnerships, cultural tourism, innovation, education exchange, and youth empowerment.

✓ The future of Africa–France cooperation must be built on reciprocity, equity, dialogue and mutual respect.