ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Children Act
236. Duty to provide for the welfare of a child
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
236. Duty to provide for the welfare of a child
(1)In dealing with a child brought before it, the Court shall have regard to the best interest of the child, and shall take appropriate steps to remove the child from any undesirable surroundings, and to ensure that proper provision has been made for the child’s maintenance, education and training.(2)If a child held in remand or custodial care becomes ill, or complains of any ailment, the officer under whose charge the child is entrusted shall ensure that the child is examined by a competent medical practitioner and accorded appropriate medical care.(3)A child with special needs placed in remand or custodial care shall—(b)receive no less care, protection, assistance, treatment and training, than other children; and(c)be given special attention to their personal and special need.(4)The parents and guardian of a child offender placed in remand or custodial care shall have the right to access the child in the interest and wellbeing of the child.