Written by Alice Njoki On June 24, 2026, the National Assembly passed the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2025, bringing Kenya one step closer to improving access to education, information and public services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind. The Bill, which now awaits further approval before it […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha A new report from the United Nations Children’s Fund, known as UNICEF, has revealed that nearly half of the world’s children are facing multiple climate dangers at the same time. Experts say these challenges could affect children’s health, education, and daily lives around the world. UNICEF According to […]
Written by Alice Njoki For weeks now, thousands of people in South Africa have been living in fear as xenophobic tensions continue to spread in parts of the country. The crisis has forced many families, including pregnant women who just gave birth and children, to leave their homes and seek safety in […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha More children were affected by armed conflict in 2025 than at any other time in the last 30 years, according to a new United Nations report that describes the year as one of the darkest periods for child protection on record. The UN documented 38,558 grave violations against children […]
Written by Alice Njoki A new report on child sexual exploitation and abuse in Kenya has revealed worrying trends, including a rise in cases of sexual violence affecting both boys and girls. According to the report, sodomy and defilement now account for 57 percent of reported sexual violence cases involving children. The […]
Written by Alice Njoki The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new toolkit to help health workers better support children and adolescents who experience violence. Known as the ANIMA-AA Toolkit, the resource provides practical guidance for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on how to identify, respond to, and […]
Written by Alice Njoki Every year on June 16, African countries mark the Day of the African Child. The day honours the courage of thousands of South African schoolchildren who stood up for their right to quality education during the Soweto Uprising in 1976. At the time, South Africa was under […]
Written by Alice Njoki On June 10, 2026, the Government of Kenya launched a nationwide biometric registration exercise for children aged 7 to 17 years under the Social Health Authority (SHA). The programme aims to improve healthcare services for children and make it easier for hospitals to access important medical information. Speaking […]
Written by Alice Njoki On June 8,2026 ,a strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines just as children were starting their new school year. The quake had a magnitude of about 7.8 and caused buildings to shake strongly, especially in Mindanao. Many schools were affected while morning activities were happening. Children and teachers […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha Ebola is a serious disease caused by a virus. It can make people very sick, but doctors, nurses, and health experts work hard to stop it from spreading and to help people recover. How Does Ebola Spread? Ebola does not spread through the air like a cold. It […]