WAKILI.SHA PODCAST
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOn this show, we delve into the lives of children in conflict with the law and various actors within the juvenile justice system. We ask, Is the system really children friendly? Is there hope? We're raising awareness and seeking practical solutions. And we have fun while at it!
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Episodes
Celebrating World Children’s Day 2023: Creating a Safe and Accessible Digital Environment for Children
November 20, 2023 09:31 - 57 minutes - 93.8 MBHappy 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 j...
Celebrating World Children’s Day 2023: Children and Digitized Legal Systems
November 20, 2023 08:45 - 55 minutes - 91.3 MBHappy 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 jus...
Celebrating World Children’s Day 2023: Child Digital Literacy and Safety
November 20, 2023 08:03 - 1 hour - 103 MBHappy 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 jus...
Mine is a Vote! - with Afro-political Feminist Wanjiru Nguhi
January 27, 2022 09:33 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBHappy 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...
IT'S A WRAP - Season 1 Reflections
December 22, 2021 21:11 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBIt’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 (@wa...
What does Juvenile Justice Mean to You?
December 17, 2021 10:41 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBOn 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, Fac...
World Children’s Day: The Story of Paul, a former Child in Conflict with the Law
November 20, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIt’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 ju...
TRUE STORY: Getting through COVID-19 as a CICL
November 11, 2021 13:36 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBWhat 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 benefici...
Demystifying Child Sex Trafficking – with HiiL Innovation Hub EA, IJM Ke, Childline KE & SPA
September 09, 2021 09:10 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBWhat 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 ...
KAMAE GIRLS: Welfare in Juvenile Institutions - Part 2
July 29, 2021 17:45 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBAre 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, ple...
Baba Yao: Welfare in Juvenile Institutions - Part 1
July 15, 2021 15:49 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBWho 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 g...
Celebrating the Day of the African Child 2021!
June 16, 2021 12:46 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBEvery 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 annive...
Grassroots: Child Psychology and Delinquency 101
June 03, 2021 16:44 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBOn 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! Follo...
The One with a Learned Friend
May 12, 2021 18:55 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBAll 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 fo...
TAKE OFF!
April 22, 2021 14:29 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome 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...
Welcome to Wakili.sha Podcast!
April 21, 2021 10:45 - 4 minutes - 10 MBWelcome 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 ...