UNICEF Kenya

12/11/2025

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12/11/2025

Today is World Pneumonia Day, and the theme for this year is: “Defeat Pneumonia: Every breath counts; Every Action matters.”

In Kenya, pneumonia remains a leading cause of death among children under 5 years.

We can tackle this with simple, proven measures.

✅Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months
✅Vaccination
✅Handwashing
✅Good nutrition
✅Reducing indoor air pollution

04/11/2025

In Mombasa County, UNICEF, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the County Government of Mombasa, is responding to the outbreak.

Together, we are providing patients and survivors with essential health, sanitation and hygiene services, including personal protective equipment, handwashing stations, and social behavior change messaging.

24/10/2025

This , UNICEF is calling on partners and governments to prioritize polio eradication.

Reaching vaccination coverage targets, bolstering primary health care and mobilizing sustainable financing, we can cross the line and .

23/10/2025

How do you heal when your home or livelihood is lost due to a climate disaster?

In Homa Bay, Kenya, families are being displaced by floods.

During these types of disasters mental health can take a hit. UNICEF and the Kenya Red Cross are supporting families through this tragedy with integrated counseling, health and nutrition services.

Parents like Steven share that this kind of mental health support has helped him heal as well as create a stronger bond with his family.
Watch the video to learn more.

23/10/2025

21/10/2025

⚠️ FAKE JOB RECRUITMENT ALERT 🚨

UNICEF NEVER charges fees during its job application and recruitment process.

If you're unsure about a job recruitment or job offer, check the official UNICEF website https://jobs.unicef.org

Be vigilant. DO NOT make any payments and DO NOT fall victim to a scam.

20/10/2025

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Today, we celebrate everyday heroes 💙.

Teachers, healthcare workers, community health promoters, caregivers, and all those who go above and beyond to protect and improve the wellbeing of children and families across .

From UNICEF Kenya, asante! 👏

17/10/2025

Today is .

Children experience poverty when they don’t get the nutrition, water, shelter, education or healthcare they need to survive and thrive.

Let’s invest in social protection programmes to end poverty and help children and families uphold their dignity.

15/10/2025

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and to all Kenyans.

He was a towering statesman committed to justice, equity, human and child rights and worked tirelessly for a more inclusive Kenya.

Rest in peace.

Photo © Heenie Photography

15/10/2025

Through the partnership with LIXIL（リクシル） and Better with SATO, UNICEF is supporting families in Migori County to access improved sanitation and hygiene.

This includes training communities to install and use safe toilets and promoting handwashing to enhance their wellbeing.

15/10/2025

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Today is a reminder to ! and help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including bacterial and respiratory diseases.

Let us work together to make handwashing a habit within schools, healthcare facilities and communities.