Karen Nyamu addresses report of 24 children disappearing in Kenya every day.

Karen Nyamu has raised alarm over the increasing number of child disappearance cases in Kenya, urging security agencies to take immediate action to safeguard children across the country.

In an emotional statement, the nominated senator criticised law enforcement authorities for what she described as inadequate responses to the growing crisis of missing children.

“Watoto wetu wadogo wanapotea kwa kiwango ingine ya kutisha na hatuelewi hawa watoto wanauliwa na nani ama wanaenda wapi,” she said.

Nyamu questioned how reports of missing children continue to increase without clear investigations, accountability, or answers from authorities.

According to the senator, reports suggesting that between 18 and 24 children disappear daily are deeply disturbing and should prompt urgent intervention.

“Our security agencies have failed us. You have failed the children of this country,” she stated.

Concerns Over Child Safety

Nyamu expressed concern over reports indicating that some missing children are later found dead or physically abused, while many other cases remain unresolved.

“Wengine wanapatikana kama wamekua abused, wengine wanapatikana kama wameuawa na bado hatuna report, hatuna investigation ya kusema hawa watoto wanaenda wapi,” she added.

Her remarks come amid growing public concern over child safety in Kenya following several widely shared cases involving missing minors in different parts of the country.

Child rights organisations have repeatedly called for stronger systems to help track missing children and improve emergency response mechanisms.

Call for Dedicated Hotline

The senator also urged the government to establish a dedicated emergency hotline specifically for missing children cases.

According to Nyamu, a rapid response system would help authorities act immediately once a child is reported missing.

“Mtupatie hotline dedicated to watoto. Mtoto akipotea tunadial immediately ndo action ikue taken immediately,” she said.

She further warned that public frustration could escalate if authorities fail to address the issue effectively.

“Kama si hivyo wazazi watachukua sheria mkononi,” she cautioned.

Constitutional Responsibility

Nyamu also referenced Article 53 of the Constitution of Kenya, which guarantees every child the right to protection, care, and security from abuse, neglect, and harm.

“Constitution yetu Article 53 inaguarantee watoto wote wa Kenya protection na state agencies,” she said.

In addition, the senator encouraged parents and guardians to take extra precautions to protect children, including ensuring that young children do not travel to school alone.

Growing National Concern

Cases involving missing children have increasingly sparked debate online and among civil society organisations, with many Kenyans demanding stronger investigations, better child protection systems, and faster police response.

By the time of her remarks, security agencies had not publicly responded to Nyamu’s concerns. However, pressure continues to mount on authorities to provide clearer investigations, reliable data, and long-term solutions to address the growing number of child disappearance cases in Kenya.