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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: Whereas Kenya has ratified and domesticated the Convention on the Rights of the Child both locally and globally, the extent to which both the adult Kenyan citizens and children are aware about children's rights is not known. The authors sought to determine the level of awareness about children's rights among children in Kenya. The study was conducted in Eldoret Municipality. It used the survey method. The target population was children aged between 10-18 years in primary schools in Eldoret Municipality. The respondents were selected through stratified and simple random sampling techniques. In addition, key informants from organizations dealing with the children were purposively sampled. Data were collected using questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and document analysis after which they were analysed using descriptive statistical methods. It was revealed that children are not sufficiently aware about their rights. Based on the findings from the study, it was recommended that, to enhance awareness of children's rights among children, the media like TV and Radio should raise awareness of societal concerns in a balanced way so that pertinent aspects like children's rights are not left unaddressed. Access by children to programmes which address issues relevant to children should be enhanced. The study is significant since it has generated empirical information on ways through which children can be involved in awareness campaigns on their rights and adds to the existing knowledge on Children's rights Furthermore, the study lays foundation for future research on how communication media can be utilized to highlight issues of importance to child development and promotion of awareness of these rights among children. It also contributes to scholarship by providing a reference point to research that assesses the level of realization of rights of all persons across the globe. |
| Keywords: level, awareness, children's rights, children, communication media, access Kenya |
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