The Kenya Scouts Association draws its members from the young people from 6 years up to 26 years. As such, the Association takes the children at their formative age and give them back to the society when they have matured. This gives the Association an opportunity to mould and package them well before they go back to the society, strong to serve. 

Over years, there has been increasing recognition of the global nature of child abuse, and growing acceptance of the potential risks to children of adults working in positions of trust. The Association seeks to ensure that children they are in contact with are kept Safe from harm. 

It is therefore mandatory to protect the young ones and leaders from any harm and danger while engaging in scouting programs and events. The constitution of Kenya (2010) gives the children a wide range of rights which should be protected.