Written by Chemutai Naomi On May 25, 2026, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) became a focal point for national reflection and advocacy as Kenya commemorated International Missing Children’s Day. The event brought together children of different ages from different schools & institutions, child rights advocates, parents, technical working group […]
Written by Alice Njoki Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil Nakuru County, a tragic dormitory fire has left 16 students dead and 79 others injured and hospitalized, in an incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, May 28, 2026. The fire reportedly broke out around 1:00 a.m. while students were asleep […]
Written by Chemutai Naomi Why do more children go missing during Holidays and school reopening days? When schools close in April, August, November, and December, many parents, guardians, and caregivers begin to worry about the safety and wellbeing of their children. For many families, school holidays are a joyful time filled […]
Written by Alice Njoki Concerns have been rising over the increasing number of missing children cases reported across Kenya, with thousands of minors reportedly disappearing and raising alarm about a growing national crisis. Thousands of children are reported missing across the country, with incidents recorded in areas such as Pipeline, Huruma, […]
Written by Alice Njoki In South Sudan, millions of children are facing a worsening hunger crisis driven by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks, according to a joint report released on April 28, 2026 by UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The agencies report that […]
Written by Alice Njoki Across the world, governments have committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of targets developed by the United Nations to create safer, fairer, and more equal societies by 2030. One of these goals, SDG 16, focuses on promoting peace, reducing violence, ensuring access to justice, […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe We wouldn’t dream of letting a seven-year-old wander through a crowded, midnight city alone. We understand the physical world has boundaries, shadows, and risks that a child is not yet equipped to navigate. Yet, every day across Africa, we hand our children smartphones equipped with standard “adult” SIM […]
Written by Alice Njoki Children from marginalized communities continue to receive little to no visibility in mainstream media, according to a new report examining how children are represented in news and digital platforms. The findings show that while children do appear in media coverage, most stories focus on a narrow group […]
written by Alice Njoki More countries are now moving to restrict or ban social media use for children, following the example set by Australia. Australia became the first country to introduce a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16 in 2025. The government said the law was introduced to […]
Written by Alice Njoki Nairobi, Kenya March 26, 2026 The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced new regulations requiring all mobile phones entering the Kenyan market to use USB Type-C charging ports. The directive, announced earlier this week, will apply to all new devices being imported, manufactured, or approved for […]