The Kenyan government has announced plans to abolish all privately owned children's homes and orphanages as part of a new policy aimed at transitioning vulnerable children from institutional care to family and community-based care. This shift affects approximately 1,000 charitable children’s institutions, including long-standing centers like the Wema Centre, which has supported street-connected children for over 30 years. Concerns have been raised about the fate of these children, with some expressing fears that closure of these homes could lead to children returning to the streets. The government’s new vision emphasizes prioritizing the safety and best interests of every child by promoting family and community environments over institutional care. Meanwhile, in the UK, the Labour Party is advancing the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which aims to empower local communities by legally establishing a Community Right to Buy, strengthening local councils, and enhancing local decision-making on planning and asset ownership. Labour is also focusing on improving care for children by tackling illegal and exploitative children’s homes and investing in high-quality services for children with complex needs. Additionally, Labour is restoring preferential voting for mayors and police and crime commissioners as part of broader governance reforms.