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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 […]

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World Menstrual Hygiene Day Marked with Youth Summit Finale in Nairobi

  By Alice Njoki Nairobi, May 28, 2025 — The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) today hosted the closing event of the YouthLed Media and Advocacy Summit, which also marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025. The event brought together youth leaders, government officials, partner organizations, and civil society to promote menstrual health and gender […]

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Murder of 7-Year-Old Tamara Blessing in Nyeri

    Written by Alice Njoki Nyeri Town is in shock and mourning after the disappearance and murder of seven-year-old Tamara Blessing Kabura, a daughter of a local trader. Tamara went missing on Friday, May 23, 2025, near the main open-air market where her mother and grandmother trade. A frantic search lasted four days before […]

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Gen Alpha, Growing Up With AI

    By Jermaine Magethe “Alexa, do you love me?” My 6-year-old brother asked this question without an ounce of irony, just pure, childlike innocence. And the machine replied. It was at that moment that a profound shift came into view.  Generation Alpha is the first generation that will be growing up with artificial intelligence […]

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Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in South Africa’s Illegal Mines Exposed by BBC Investigation

    Written by Alice Njoki.     An investigation by the BBC has brought to light a distressing reality of child sexual abuse and exploitation within South Africa’s illegal mining sector, particularly in abandoned gold mines near Stilfontein, North West Province.  The abuse involves children as young as 15, many trafficked from neighboring countries […]

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Children with Intellectual Disabilities Left Behind in Digital Safety: New Report Uncovers Growing Risk of Online Exploitation

    Written by Germaine Magethe     As Kenya embraces the digital age, children across the country are increasingly accessing the internet for learning, play, and connection. But for children with intellectual disabilities, the digital space meant to be a tool for empowerment is turning into a dangerous trap. A new report, launched by […]

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Will Parents Be Forced to Pay for Their Children’s National Exams?

    Written by Alice Njoki.     The Kenyan government revealed on May 13, 2025, that no funds were allocated in the 2025/26 national budget for the administration of key national exams, including the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Junior Secondary School (JSS), and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.  This was […]

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Thousands of children at risk as vaccine funds dry up in Kenya

    Written by Yvonne Misando   Thousands of Kenyan children are under threat of a worsening health crisis as shrinking vaccine funds threaten to wipe out decades of success in preventing diseases from reaching children. According to a recent report, The Standard reported that the country’s immunisation programme is facing serious funding deficits, leaving […]