The government has been asked to come up with strategies aimed at preventing and eliminating all forms of violence and abuse against children.

Bishop Meshack Mukwilu of Africa Brotherhood Church, said incidences of child abuse are being reported on daily basis in Media and it is sad to note that the abuse is being perpetrated by people known and close to them.

He said the government and churches should team up to educate the society on the importance of protecting children and enforcing strict laws for those who abuse children sexually and also create public awareness of the effects of sexual violence across the country.

Caring environment

‘’There is a need for the government to carry out research, campaigns, media coverage, networking, and awareness creation in order to stern the practice because children must be protected to ensure that they grow up in a caring environment free from all forms of violence and abuse,’’ the bishop spoke yesterday while addressing a leaders’ forum in Wote ABC Church.

His call comes as cases of domestic violence against children, pregnancies and rape increased in some parts of the country.