Kenya: Amber Alerts Launched to Help Find Missing Children

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The government has embraced the use of technology in finding missing persons which is set to transform search and rescue efforts of finding missing children.

Dubbed ‘Kenya Emergency Child Alert ’ it is set to increase the chances of finding missing children by increasing the number of people on the lookout.

Presiding over the launch, Principal Secretary State Department of Interior, Raymond Omollo stated that technological advancement has offered powerful tools and strategies to locate individuals swiftly and efficiently. Director of Trust and Safety at Meta, Emily Vacher, expressed that Meta is thrilled to announce the launch of Kenya Emergency Child Alert , an expansion of our AMBER Alerts program.

"We are delighted to collaborate with Meta in launching the AMBER Alert. We values this partnership with Meta and we are eager to work together to help find missing children in Kenya," said Amin.

 

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