Written by Alice Njoki. The Kenya Children’s Assembly (KCA) has made history as the first children’s group worldwide to receive official recognition from the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children. This milestone highlights the growing influence of young voices in Kenya and across the globe. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]