WAKILI.SHA PODCAST

Special episode: Join us for a poignant and inspiring special episode as we celebrate the Day of the African Child 2024. This episode features a powerful speech delivered by our Founder and CEO, Elizabeth Njambi, at the 2023 One Young World Summit in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In her short but powerful address, our CEO delves into fighting inequality through education. Listen as she shares personal anecdotes, compelling data, and visionary strategies aimed at leveling the educational playing for all children, including children in conflict with the law. She emphasizes the transformative power of education in breaking the cycles of poverty and discrimination, highlighting some of Wakili.sha's successes. Notably, Elizabeth was introduced on to the stage by another trailblazing woman, Jessica Gladstone - Partner at Clifford Chance LLP. This episode is not just a speech; it’s a call to action for everyone invested in the future of Africa's children. Tune in to be inspired, informed, and motivated to join the fight against inequality through the power of education. #accesstoeducation #podcast #accesstojustice #oneyoungworld #dayoftheafricanchild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the last episode of our 3-episode ‘Access to Justice and the Rule of Law miniseries’ ⚖️ We focused on lived experiences and practical solutions speaking with experts, guardians and a former child in conflict with the law. 🎙️In this episode, Brian Bright speaks with Ruth Juliet Gachanja and Patricia Mundia. Ruth Juliet is a Child Rights Expert, Anti- Human Trafficking Specialist and Lecturer at Kabarak University. Patricia is a Child Justice Defender; Family Lawyer & Managing Partner at PWM & Co. Advocates. Bright is Communications Co-Director at Wakili.sha Initiative, Co-Host at Wakili.sha Podcast, a lawyer by training and an interculturalist in the making. The conversation delves into the salient features of the Children’s Act 2022 and the Child Justice Strategy. We discuss what goes into policy making, the stories made so far and what remains to be done. Importantly, this episode highlights the link between access to justice and access to education. “Children only have so long to be children” and it is imperative that we protect their rights. From scholarly and practical perspectives, tune in as we discuss what we must do, to marry legislation and “vitu kwa ground”! Do share your insights as well. While these conversations are important, they are also quite heavy. To decompress, as always, we play a game!😃 Embarrassing stories loading… Watch/listen till the end! Be sure to catch up on the other episodes if you haven’t already: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqQVH8rW_bq6rZkN_4YWZg4XjWDGTSA4X&si=eTibsIIzoPXd8nVC 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast to get notified once new seasons are out. 🗣️ Please rate the podcast and share with your colleagues, family and friends. Finally: 🔗Follow and tag us on our socials - @wakili.sha on all platforms and @wakili_sha on X/Twitter. https://linktr.ee/wakili.sha This miniseries discusses Access to Justice and the Rule of Law as pertains to children in conflict with the law. It is made for educational and advocacy purposes, therefore does not constitute legal advice. The miniseries is made possible by support from CMS. However, the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of Wakili.sha or CMS. #Wakilisha #AccesstoJustice #AccesstoEducation This miniseries discusses Access to Justice and the Rule of Law as pertains to children in conflict with the law. It is made for educational and advocacy purposes, therefore does not constitute legal advice. The miniseries is made possible by support from CMS. However, the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of Wakili.sha or CMS. #Wakilisha #AccesstoJustice #AccesstoEducation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back! 😃 This 3-episode ‘Access to Justice and the Rule of Law miniseries’ ⚖️ focuses on lived experiences and practical solutions. We speak with experts, guardians and a former child in conflict with the law. 🎙️Wakili.sha Podcast is Wakili.sha Initiative’s advocacy tool. Wakili.sha Initiative promotes access to justice and education for children in conflict with the law through free legal representation; mentorship, talent & skills development; and public awareness & advocacy. In this episode, Elizabeth Njambi speaks with Jecinta Agunja and James. Jecinta is a parent and a human rights defender at the Coalition for Grassroots Human Rights Defenders Kenya (CGHRD-Ke), based in Mathare, Kenya. James is a former child in conflict with the law from Kayole, Nairobi, Kenya. Elizabeth Njambi is the Founder and CEO of Wakili.sha Initiative; as well as Wakili.sha Podcast Co-host and Lead Strategist. James shares his experience going through the child justice system: what he went through, what he learned and what he hopes for other children in conflict with the law. Jecinta shares her experience protecting her own children and those in her community. We ask both of them what justice means to them; and what should be done to realize access to justice for all. While these conversations are important, they are also quite heavy. To decompress, as always, we play a game!😃 If Liz, James and Jecinta had to be one item of clothing, what would they each be? Watch/listen till the end to find out! NB: Since the recording of this episode, James, Jecinta and their communities in Kayole and Mathare have been greatly affected by the heavy rains that wreaked havoc and caused floods in Nairobi in the months of April. Please reach out for details on how to offer support. Catch up on episode 1 if you haven’t already (📺💻YouTube: https://youtu.be/TUmPNBpO_k4 🎧Audio-only: https://pod.fo/e/231e4a ) Stay tuned for episode 3 of the miniseries. 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast to get notified once new episodes are out. 🗣️ Please rate the podcast and share with your colleagues, family and friends. 🔗Follow and tag us on our socials - @wakili.sha on all platforms and @wakili_sha on X/Twitter. https://linktr.ee/wakili.sha This miniseries discusses Access to Justice and the Rule of Law as pertains to children in conflict with the law. It is made for educational and advocacy purposes, therefore does not constitute legal advice. The miniseries is made possible by support from CMS. However, the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of Wakili.sha or CMS. #Wakilisha #AccesstoJustice #AccesstoEducation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Wakili.sha Podcast! We’re so glad to be back with a very insightful miniseries focusing on Access to Justice and the Rule of Law. The 3-episode miniseries focuses on lived experiences and practical solutions. We speak with experts, guardians and a former child in conflict with the law. Wakili.sha Podcast is Wakili.sha Initiative’s advocacy tool. Wakili.sha Initiative promotes access to justice and education for children in conflict with the law through free legal representation; mentorship, talent & skills development; and public awareness & advocacy. In this episode, Zipporah Njuguna (Zippie) speaks with Joy Gitau and Brian Bright. Zippie is the Head of Productions at Wakili.sha Initiative, an ardent DTC digital marketer. She is also one of three co-hosts of the Wakili.sha Podcast. Joy is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She is Legal Co-Director at Wakili.sha Initiative and Executive Director at Amani Communities Africa. Bright is Communications Co-Director at Wakili.sha Initiative, a lawyer by training and an interculturalist in the making. He is also a co-host of the Wakili.sha podcast but on this episode, he’s switching gears - and joining as a guest! Joy and Bright delve into why they joined Wakili.sha - what motivates them to keep advocating for access to justice for children in conflict with the law? From legal and communications perspectives, what are the barriers children and their guardians face in pursuit of justice? What is the link between access to information and access to justice? Last but not least, what kind of psychosocial support do CICL require? Tune in for this and so much more! While these conversations are important, they are also quite heavy. To decompress, as always, we play a game! What game do you think we played this time? Watch/listen till the end to find out! Stay tuned for episodes 2 and 3 of the miniseries. Subscribe to the podcast to get notified once they’re out - you won’t want to miss! Please rate the podcast and share with your colleagues, family and friends. Follow and tag us on our socials - @wakili.sha on all platforms and @wakili_sha on X/Twitter. https://linktr.ee/wakili.sha This miniseries discusses Access to Justice and the Rule of Law as pertains to children in conflict with the law. It is made for educational and advocacy purposes, therefore does not constitute legal advice. The miniseries is made possible by support from CMS. However, the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of Wakili.sha or CMS. #Wakilisha #AccesstoJustice #AccesstoEducation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy World Children’s Day!!! The Wakili.sha Podcast is back! We are back with a series celebrating World Children’s Day 2023. This year, we celebrate under the theme, “Inclusion for Every Child.” Inclusion of their voices in decision-making processes, in access to education, access to justice, digital literacy and safety. We are sharing the enlightening panel discussions we had during our Day of the African Child celebrations earlier this year. We brought together stakeholders in the justice and digital industries, discussing “Child justice in the Digital Environment”. We trained 20 children in conflict with the law and 20 at-risk children on digital literacy and safety. We also conducted media training with 15 media practitioners. On this episode, Panel 3 discusses “Creating a Safe and Accessible Digital Environment for Children in Conflict and Contact with the Law”. The Panel was moderated by Terry Muikamba, Radio Presenter at HOT96, Lawyer and Child Rights Champion. The Panel featured Athena Morgan, Lawyers Hub Fellow & Regional Project Manager for Africa at International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC); our own, Caren Wanjau, Legal Department Co-Director at Wakili.sha Initiative; and Elvis Cosmos, then Graduate Assistant at the Strathmore Law Clinic. We were also honoured to have Eunice Kilundo, Child Protection and Advocacy Manager at ChildFund Kenya, pre-record some answers as she could not make it in person. Keeping up with tradition, we play a fun little game at the end! This marks the end of our short WCD x DAC series but be sure to look out for more episodes and follow our social media pages for the latest activities and ways to plug in. Do tune in, rate, review and subscribe! Please share your thoughts with us here and on social media. The report and links to our social media pages are available here: https://linktr.ee/wakili.sha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy World Children’s Day!!! The Wakili.sha Podcast is back! We are back with a series celebrating World Children’s Day 2023. This year, we celebrate under the theme, “Inclusion for Every Child.” Inclusion of their voices in decision-making processes, in access to education, access to justice, digital literacy and safety. We are sharing the enlightening panel discussions we had during our Day of the African Child celebrations earlier this year. We brought together stakeholders in the justice and digital industries, discussing “Child justice in the Digital Environment”. We trained 20 children in conflict with the law and 20 at-risk children on digital literacy and safety. We also conducted media training with 15 media practitioners. On this episode, Panel 2 discusses “Children and Digitized Legal Systems”. The Panel was moderated by our own, Brian Bright. He is the Communications Co-Director and Podcast Co-Host at Wakili.sha Initiative. This panel was graced by Valentine Manyasi, Prosecution Counsel at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP); Nelson Nkari, Founder and CEO at Legal Tech Kenya, our own Joy Muthoni, Legal Department Co-Director at Wakili.sha Initiative; and Hon. Jackie Kibosia, Principal Magistrate at Milimani Law Courts. Keeping up with tradition, we play a fun little game at the end! Do tune in, rate, review and subscribe! Please share your thoughts with us here and on social media. The report and links to our social media pages are available here: https://linktr.ee/wakili.sha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy World Children’s Day!!! The Wakili.sha Podcast is back! We are back with a series celebrating World Children’s Day 2023. This year, we celebrate under the theme, “Inclusion for Every Child.” Inclusion of their voices in decision-making processes, in access to education, access to justice, digital literacy and safety. We are sharing the enlightening panel discussions we had during our Day of the African Child celebrations earlier this year. We brought together stakeholders in the justice and digital industries, discussing “Child justice in the Digital Environment”. We trained 20 children in conflict with the law and 20 at-risk children on digital literacy and safety. We also conducted media training with 15 media practitioners. On this episode, Panel 1 discusses “Child Digital Literacy and Safety”. The Panel was moderated by Ruth Juliet Gachanja, Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist and Lecturer, Kabarak University. She is also Advisor to the Chief Justice on children matters. The panel was graced by Joachim Kamau, Program Officer at Childline Kenya; Ms. Margaret Njihia, renowned Child Psychologist, Director at Sterling Performance Africa; Eve Kilel, Founder at SheHacks Ke and Evelyn Apondi, Project Lawyer at Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW Kenya). Keeping up with tradition, we play a fun little game at the end! Do tune in, rate, review and subscribe! Please share your thoughts with us here and on social media. The report and links to our social media pages are available here: https://linktr.ee/wakili.sha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year!! We take a break from hiatus to bring you this very special episode! (aren't they all, though?) 2022 is going to be huge for many reasons, but as we all know, the General Elections are fast approaching and this means a lot to all Kenyans. We chat with afro-political feminist Wanjiru Nguhi about how you can be an active citizen and a part of the change you want to see! We also share our reflections (resolutions) for the new year. As always, we have loads of fun! See you in Season 2! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review! Subscribe to Wanjiru’s podcast, Mine is a Comment and check out her organization, Mwafrika Mwenzangu. Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter. Wakilisha Initiative on YouTube). Learn more on our website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a year since we started this journey. As we wrap up, we sit down to reflect on our first season of this podcast: what went well, what didn’t and lessons we’re carrying forward to Season Two. We have a lot of fun sharing our favourite episodes from this season, our not so favourites, and get to know each other a little more. Thank you for joining us on this journey – and see you in Season Two! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review! Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter. Wakilisha Initiative on YouTube). Learn more on our website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we reflect on what juvenile justice means to us. We also asked our friends Paul Otieno (AKA Paushinski), Faith Kyalo and Joseph Kihara to tell us what comes to mind when they think about juvenile justice, and they candidly share with us their insights on both legal and non-legal issues concerning children in conflict with the law. As always, we have loads of fun! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review! Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter. Wakilisha Initiative on YouTube). Learn more on our website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s World Children’s Day! The theme for this year is “investing in our future means investing in our children.” On this episode, we speak with Paul. He is a senior banker, working as Head of Credit in a financial institution. What you wouldn’t know if you saw him is that he was once a child in conflict with the law (CICL) and went through the juvenile justice system as a child. His story is heart-breaking, but is full of optimism and hope for every child who is currently in the juvenile justice system, their parents and other stakeholders as well. We are also joined by Hon. Lady Justice Teresia Matheka, who is a High Court Judge and Chairperson, NCAJ Special Taskforce on Children Matters. She is passionate about children matters and shares just why it’s so important that we care for CICL - and what the Taskforce is doing in that regard. This is our first audiovisual episode, also available on our YouTube channel. Don’t forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review! Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Learn more on our website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is life like for children in conflict with the law? How did COVID-19 affect them? On this episode, we speak with Tony* (not his real name). He is a child in conflict with the law who shares his story and takes us through what COVID-19 has meant for him, his case, his family and other children in conflict with the law. For those who want to reach out and help, please contact us on social media. Don’t forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review! It means a lot to us and our beneficiaries! Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Learn more on our website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Child Sex Trafficking? What causes it? Who’s responsible? How do we prevent it? How do we support survivors? And how do we see justice for victims? We have partnered with the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) Hub East Africa to bring you this very necessary and urgent conversation. We recognize that it’s an emotive topic that’s hardly discussed and often shrouded in mystery. We aim to change that by raising awareness. It is estimated that there are about 20,000 victims of child sex trafficking in Kenya according to IJM Kenya and only a fraction of the cases are reported to the police. Additionally, the 2020 Trafficking In Persons Report by the United States Department of State indicated that out of the 853 reported victims of trafficking in Kenya in 2019, 351 were girls and 227 were boys while the DCI’s Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) proactively identified 144 trafficking victims during raids and encounters with commercial sex establishments. Similarly, a report by the East Africa Rights Child Network (EARCN) on Child Trafficking and Unsafe Migration in Kenya in the time of Covid 19, highlighted that Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) affects many children, who are trafficked into brothels and the sex tourism industry, and cases of Online Child Sexual Exploitation of Children (OCSE) were noted. To help us dissect this issue, we invited 3 guests: International Justice Mission (IJM) KenyaSterling Performance Africa (SPA)Childline Kenya To report any cases of child abuse, neglect, exploitation or trafficking, call the FREE HOTLINE 116, run by Childline Kenya. To help/partner, please contact us on social media. Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Check out our website! Check out the HiiL Innovation Hub EA Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/hiil-innovation-hub-ea/episodes/Demystifying-Child-Sex-Trafficking-e16q6cp Don’t forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review! It means a lot to us and our beneficiaries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are there girls in conflict with the law? Where are they held? What leads them into crime and what are their needs? On this episode, we speak to Ms. Elizabeth Njeri, a Welfare Officer at Kamae Girls Borstal Institution. Kamae Girls is the only girls’ borstal institution in Kenya. Elizabeth has been in the field for years and shares what it means to care for girls in conflict with the law. Jam packed with knowledge – and as always, laughter! For those who want to reach out and help, please contact us on social media. Don’t forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review! It means a lot to us and our beneficiaries! Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Check out our website! (If you would like a translation, please reach out. And watch out for show notes coming soon on our website!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who takes care of children’s welfare issues when they are committed in institutions? Who protects their dignity? How are they placed into various rehabilitative programmes? What about the officers in these institutions – what are their needs? On this episode, we speak to Mr. Charles, a Welfare Officer who has worked in rehabilitation institutions in Kenya for over 10 years. He lets us into his day-to-day activities, shares the challenges he and others face, and what motivates him to keep going. This is one with loads to learn. From reverse mentorship; to some Giriama greetings; to how often your taste palette changes and so much more. We laughed a lot on this one too! For those who want to reach out and help, please contact us on social media or the emails provided in the episode. Don’t forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review! It means a lot to us and our beneficiaries! Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Check out our website! (A huge portion of it is in Kiswahili. If you would like a translation, please reach out. And watch out for show notes coming soon on our website!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year, the African Union and Member States celebrate the Day of the African Child on June 16th, to commemorate the 1976 Soweto Uprising and to raise awareness on the needs of African Children. The 2021 theme is, “30 years after the adoption of the Charter: accelerate the implementation of Agenda 2040 for an Africa fit for children”. The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (“the Charter”) envisions a child-friendly justice system. In 2016, on the Charter’s 25th anniversary, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (“the Committee”) adopted “Agenda 2040: Fostering an Africa fit for children”. The Agenda serves as a strategic plan to implement children’s rights in Africa and has 10 Aspirations. On this episode, we discuss, “The role of CSO's in the realization of Aspiration 7 of Agenda 2040. i.e. ‘Every child is protected against violence, exploitation, neglect and abuse’”: With special guests from the St. Patrick's Safeguarding Children Programme E.A., Shining Hope for Communities (“SHOFCO”), Strathmore Institute for Family Studies and Ethics (“IFS”), Orione, Crime Si Poa and Langata Legal Aid Centre (“LLAC”). This episode is part of a DAC 2021 project we have undertaken together with the St. Patrick’s Safeguarding Children Programme E.A., Strathmore Law Clinic (“SLC”) and Strathmore Institute for Family Studies and Ethics (“IFS”). The project is funded by St. Patrick’s Safeguarding Children Programme E.A. (part of the larger St. Patrick's Missionary Society) and Misean Cara. Don’t forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review! It means a lot to us and our beneficiaries! Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Check out our website! #DayOfTheAfricanChild #DAC2021 #AfricaFitForChildren #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we are joined by Ms. Margaret Njihia, who is a clinical psychologist and child therapist. We discuss how the juvenile justice system can affect a child's psychological behaviour, and how we can take care of the mental wellbeing of children in conflict with the law. Listen in to learn about some things we talk about subconsciously that could actually impact the mental health of a child. Let's not forget the fun! Find out a few fun facts about us and our guest as well! Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Check out our website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All FRIENDS gather round! On this episode, we are joined by Ms. Mataa Maina, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and pro-bono lawyer. We discuss the right to legal representation: what it means and why it is important that children in conflict with the law have legal representation. We also delve into her life as a pro-bono lawyer: the ups, the downs and staying sane through it all. As always, how can you plug in? And for advocates wondering "where can I sign up?", this is the episode for you! Going down memory lane, find out what cheeky things we all did during our childhoods! Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share. It goes a long way. Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Check out our website too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome aboard! On this journey, we will have fun as we explore all things children in conflict with the law ("CICL"). Who are they? Where are they? What led them there? What challenges do they face? And what can we do about it? We will be seeking to find out if the justice system really is child-friendly and where there are gaps, we will seek practical solutions that you and I can plug into. The show will be hosted by Zippie, Bright and Liz. This podcast is brought to you by Wakili.sha Initiative, a Kenyan non-profit aimed at promoting access to justice for CICL law through: - Access to free legal representation;Mentorship & Talent Development andPublic Awareness & Advocacy. On episode 1, you get to meet Liz and Bright (yes, that's his real name!). They delve into the life of a CICL from arrest all the way to reintegration. You will know what exactly we do and why. They also reflect on COVID and what it’s meant for CICL. Finally, they explore ways in which you can act. All while packing all the fun and laughter! Please Subscribe and Share friends and family. Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Also, check out our website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome aboard! On this journey, we will have fun as we explore all things children in conflict with the law ("CICL"). Who are they? Where are they? What led them there? What challenges do they face? And what can we do about it? We will be seeking to find out if the justice system really is child-friendly and where there are gaps, we will seek practical solutions that you and I can plug into. The show will be hosted by Zippie, Bright and Liz. This podcast is brought to you by Wakili.sha Initiative, a Kenyan non-profit aimed at promoting access to justice for CICL law through: - Access to free legal representation;Mentorship & Talent Development andPublic Awareness & Advocacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.