NCCS is a semi-autonomous Government agency established under the children Act.2001.It was inaugurated in Septemeber 2002.

It was started to plan, regulate and coordinate children rights and welfare activities in Kenya. Membership: The council is composed of 21 members:-

• A non-executive chairman appointed by the President;
• The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry responsible for matters relating to children;
• The permanent secretary responsible for matters relating to education;
• The permanent secretary in the Ministry responsible for health;
• The permanent secretary in the Ministry responsible for finance;
• The Permanent secretary in the Ministry responsible for Labour;
• The permanent secretary in the Ministry responsible for Local Authorities.
• The Attorney General;
• The Commissioner of Police;
• 3 persons from Faith Based Organizations;
• 6 persons from Non-Govermental Organizations;
• 2 representatives of the private sector.
• The Director of Children’s Services who is the secretary to the council;

Vision
To be a vibrant agency in the realization and protection of the rights and welfare of Children for National Prosperity.

Mission
To formulate policies, develop plans,monitor,co-ordinate and mobilize resources for the implementation,realization and safeguarding of the rights and welfare of the Child.

Contacts

The National Council for Children's Services
Re-insurance Plaza, 5th Floor, Taifa Road
P.O. Box 6446-00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone line: 020-310257
Website: www.nccs.go.ke