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Parenting in the Digital Age: Consent, Identity and Algorithms

    Written by Jermaine Magethe     Parenting is more complicated now than ever because of the internet world. Not only are children utilizing technology, but they are also maturing in a media-rich environment where the internet contributes to learning, socialization and emotional life. Parenting and taking care of kids while trying to keep […]

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Tragic Death of Baby Amanda: Ongoing Call for Justice and Greater Responsibility

    Written by Alice Njoki       Nairobi, June 23, 2025  Nearly two weeks after the heartbreaking death of five-year-old Amanda Mutheu , who was thrown from a balcony at Jacaranda Residences by her intoxicated uncle, the Nairobi community continues to mourn and demand justice. The case remains under active investigation, with the […]

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Day of the African Child

    Written by Yvonne Misando     Every year on June 16, the African Union invites us to pause and remember the students who bravely stood up for their rights during the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa. Many of them paid the ultimate price. The Day of the African Child is not just […]

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African Children Are Leading the Fight for online safety

    Written by Alice Njoki. As digital technology becomes a central part of children’s lives, questions around their safety online are more urgent than ever ,From learning platforms social media , children are navigating a digital world full of opportunity but also full of risks, In response to growing concerns GSMA , UNICEF and […]

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Online Safety From the Roots, Designing Digital Spaces With and For Children

  Written by Alice Njoki.     The internet is a powerful tool that connects people, supports learning, and opens many opportunities. However, for children the online world can be both exciting and risky at the same time. On 13th June 2025, experts from GSMA, UNICEF, MTN Group and other partners held a virtual meeting […]

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Big Drop in Birth Rates Set to Change the World’s Population by 2100

    Written by Yvonne Misando     Birth rates around the world are falling fast, and this is expected to change how the global population grows in the future. According to the United Nations, this is a major shift that will affect many countries. In the past, the average woman had about five children. […]

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Government Considers Social Media Time Limits for Children

    Written by Alice Njoki.     The UK government is exploring new rules to limit how long children can use social media each day. Proposals include a two-hour daily cap on individual social media apps and a curfew at 10 PM to protect young users from excessive screen time and harmful content. Technology […]

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Strengthening Child Justice and Diversion Systems in Kenya

    Written by Alice Njoki.   On June 3, 2025, key child protection and justice stakeholders convened at Ibis Hotel in Nairobi for a multi-agency forum themed “Strengthening Systems to Support Child Justice and Diversion in Kenya.” The event brought together magistrates, children’s officers, police, judiciary members, and other experts to discuss ways to […]

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A Step Toward Ending FGM Across Borders,  the EAC Bill Returns

  By Yvonne Misando On April 2025, the East African Community (EAC) re-tabled the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Bill marking renewed hope in a longstanding fight against one of the region’s most harmful traditional practices. Though the Bill has not yet been passed, its return to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) shows […]

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East Africa Is Taking a Big Step to Stop FGM – Here’s What You Should Know

Something important is happening in East Africa. Leaders from different countries are working on a law called the EAC FGM Bill 2025. It’s a regional law meant to help stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) a harmful practice that hurts many girls and young women across the region. FGM is dangerous. It can cause a lot […]