Child exploitation in the Coast Region of Kenya (with special emphasis on three counties - Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi) forms the subject of this study, which has been undertaken with a view to devising effective strategies and response mechanisms to combat such incidences in their worst forms. These include the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), child labour, physical and other forms of abuse, forced marriage, child begging and the plight of street and beach children. The causes and effects of child exploitation are considered and explored. Breaking the cycles of poverty that...