Kenya's missing children crisis exposes system gaps

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Families across Kenya are searching for missing children as authorities clash over whether cases are surging or simply more visible. The disappearances have exposed cracks in child protection systems, gaps in reporting mechanisms, coordination between agencies, and investigation protocols. While some officials dispute claims of a worsening crisis, the mounting cases have sparked scrutiny of how police handle missing children reports and whether the system can adequately protect vulnerable youth. The crisis raises hard questions about accountability and resource allocation in Kenya's child welfare infrastructure.