Diverse audience at a safeguarding conference
THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Demystifying Safeguarding

Equipping school leaders, educators, counsellors, and parents with practical safeguarding knowledge and tools to keep our children safe.

DATE Friday July 31st, 2026
LOC Novotel Hotel Nairobi Westlands, Kenya
HOST Salama Futures Africa
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The Challenge & Our Solution

Harms originating at home, especially online, frequently spill over into schools. Educators, parents, and community leaders can no longer afford to ignore these ever-changing risks.

Empowering You with Actionable Practice

Safeguarding children and young people has become an urgent priority across schools, families, and communities. Rising concerns around child abuse, neglect, online exploitation, mental health challenges, and substance abuse demand a coordinated, informed, and proactive response.

Currently, parents and guardians often lack up-to-date information on these evolving trends, leaving them unable to safeguard children until it's too late.

This intensive one-day conference is designed to bridge this gap. By bringing together a multi-disciplinary audience of educators, DSLs, healthcare professionals, social workers, and parents, we will empower communities to build robust safeguarding protection nets.

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Practical Tools & Identification

Equipping educators and parents with actionable tools to confidently identify, report, and respond to safeguarding concerns early.

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Tackling Emerging Risks

Addressing modern threats including online safety, grooming, substance abuse, and escalating mental health challenges.

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Inter-Agency Collaboration

Promoting seamless coordination between schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and child protection NGOs.

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Child-Centered Practice

Centering children's voices, wellbeing, and fundamental rights at the heart of every safeguarding policy and practice.

Conference Agenda

An intensive, high-impact one-day schedule designed to maximize learning and respect attendees' time.

08:30 - 10:30
Plenary

Opening Keynote & Foundations

Welcome address by Salama Futures Africa, followed by expert insights into the current state of child protection frameworks, legal obligations in Kenya, and the vital role of community collaboration.

11:00 - 13:00
Workshops

Concurrent Deep-Dive Workshops

Attendees select one of three interactive tracks:

  • Track A: Mental Health & Wellbeing (Trauma-informed practice)
  • Track B: Online Safety & Digital Risks (Cyberbullying, grooming)
  • Track C: Working with Parents & Communities (Partnerships & tough conversations)
14:00 - 15:30
Plenary

Afternoon Keynote: Building Resilient Systems

A re-energizing address focusing on professional boundaries, safer recruitment practices, creating cultures of accountability, and real-world case study analysis.

15:45 - 17:00
Interactive

Multi-Agency Panel & Q&A

A collaborative panel featuring school leaders, healthcare workers, and law enforcement officers discussing best practices, followed by a comprehensive open floor Q&A session.

Featured Voices

Hear from leading experts in child protection, psychology, education, and digital safety.

Dr. Sarah Omondi

Lead Psychologist, Child Mental Health Initiative

Morning Keynote

David Kiprono

Director of Digital Safety, Kenya Cyber-Watch

Workshop Lead

Esther Mokaya

Child Protection & Safeguarding Advocate

Panel Moderator

Join the Safe Space

Register as a delegate for the conference. Subsidized slots are available for parents and public school educators.