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Dependency syndrome in children's homes ruining proper growth, care leavers reveal

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Stephen Ucembe, a Kenyan who grew up in an orphanage. As a result of his childhood experiences, he has ardently advocated for safe, caring and loving families for children without adequate parental care. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

A covert but intense debate is raging in boardrooms, churches and corridors of children protection organisations.

It revolves around a quiet push by the government of Kenya to phase out all children's homes in the next eight years.

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