Written by Alice Njoki On 10 December 2025, Australia will become the first major country in the world to introduce a nationwide rule that stops anyone under 16 from having a social media account. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube will now have to: Take steps to confirm a user’s […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe The world of digital childhood is changing, and it is changing fast. In just a few weeks, governments, regulators and technology companies have made decisions that could redefine how young people step into online spaces. For many children in Africa, who often experience the internet as both a […]
Written by Alice Njoki On November 25th and 26th in Westlands, Nairobi, Child Frontiers hosted an Open Space Dialogue that gathered over 50 participants, including children, social workers, community leaders, technical experts, and government representatives (DCS officers). The goal was to move beyond traditional forums and create an inclusive environment to […]
Written by Patience The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, marks a significant moment in Kenya’s evolving digital governance framework. Passed in a period of national reflection, the amendments are part of an ongoing attempt to address the rapid changes in the country’s cyber landscape. Kenya, like much of the world, faces an […]
Written by Alice Njoki Ghana’s government has taken a significant step by making the use of local languages compulsory as the main medium of instruction in early basic education. Announced on October 24, 2025, by Ghana’s Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, this policy requires teachers to instruct children from Kindergarten to Primary Three, […]
Written by Chemutai Naomi On the night of Saturday 1 November 2025, tragedy struck the hilly area of Chesongoch in Rift valley region, Marakwet east – Elgeyo Marakwet county as the mudslides swept away many villages destroying homes,schools, infrastructure, destroying farms, Livestock […]
Written by Kayla Makena Have you heard of the Museum of Illusions in Nairobi, Kenya? Now let me tell you about it. It’s not just a cool place to visit, it’s kind of a big deal. Imagine a museum where touching, laughing, and getting totally confused is mandatory. You get to touch, pose, […]
Written by Alice Njoki After listening to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s powerful speech “The Danger of a Single Side Story,” I found myself reflecting deeply on how often we see people and places through one lens. Her words opened my eyes on how one-sided stories shape our thoughts and influence how we view others, […]