Life Experiences of Children Living on Streets in Kenya: from the Pot into the Fire
Sitienei, E.C.; Pillay, J.
Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma 12(2): 201-209
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 1936-1521 PMID: 32318192 DOI: 10.1007/s40653-018-0226-8Document Number: 214801
This qualitative study explored life experiences of children living on the streets in Eldoret, Kenya. A total of 15 children (males = 60% and females = 40%; aged 6 to 18 years) took part in the study. The authors thematically analyzed data collected through individual interviews to explore life at their homes which resulted in them living on the streets and life on the streets itself. Implications are further discussed, and the authors propose that affirmative action is needed to strengthen families so that children could be rescued from the streets and be reintegrated into their families.