Nairobi, Kiambu counties lead in reported cases of violence against children

Nairobi recorded 22,493 cases, followed by Kiambu with 12,112 and Nakuru with 7,697. Migori and Busia completed the top five, with 7,207 and 6,397 cases, respectively.

Nairobi, Kiambu and Nakuru counties recorded the highest numbers of reported cases of violence against children in the 2025-26 financial year, according to a report by the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ).

Vihiga recorded the fewest cases at 678, followed by Tana River (721), Trans Nzoia (818), Lamu (995) and Isiolo (1,251).

Nationally, authorities recorded some 174,493 cases of violence during the financial year. Of those affected, 88,976 were female, and 85,517 were male.

The report also details the work of the State Department for Children Services in handling children in need of care and protection, as well as those in conflict with the law.

A total of 2,131 children were admitted to 30 rescue centres, children's homes and rehabilitation schools. Of these, 860 were released, while 1,407 remained in the institutions.

Source: Standard