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How Can You Become Media Smart?

Written by: Isaac Omollo Did you know this week is Media Literacy Week? But what exactly is media literacy? Simply put, media literacy means knowing how to understand what you see or hear in media, like TV, social media, or online videos. When you’re media literate, you ask yourself questions like: Who made this? Why […]

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Have You Ever Thought About How Diseases Like Diabetes and Asthma Affect Children’s Lives?

By Alice Njoki Do you know what non-communicable diseases are? Well, Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are illnesses that you can’t catch from other people like how you can catch a cold. They usually develop slowly and stay for a long time. These diseases usually happen because of how we take care of our bodies, such […]

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Is Technology Hurting Our Rights as Children?

By Shilla Lwangu Technology is a huge part of our lives now. We use it to learn, play games, watch videos and talk to our friends. While it helps us in many ways, it can also cause problems for us as children. It’s important to think about how technology might be affecting our rights, like […]

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Malaysia: The Police have Rescued 402 Children Suspected of Being Abused Across 20 Care Homes.

Written by Isaac Omollo The Islamic Global Ikhwan Group (GISB) has  in September created attention after police rescued 402 children suspected of being abused across 20 care homes. Authorities have caught 171 people, including teachers and caregivers, who are suspected of being involved in human trafficking and child abuse. Even after the police took strong […]

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How Is Climate Change Affecting Education in Kenya?

By Isaac Omollo In Kenya, climate change is creating serious challenges for students and their education. Extreme weather events, like floods and droughts, are disrupting schools, making it harder for children to learn. These challenges affect different regions in various ways, making it essential for the government to address the impact of climate change on […]

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Love Beyond Sickle Cell

Have You Ever Thought About the Connection Between Love and Sickness? By Pauline Kihali Have you ever wondered what it’s like to love someone who is sick? How do people show love and care when someone they love has sickle cell disease? What does it really mean to be there for someone with sickle cell, […]

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Kenya to Set Up Fund for Maternal and Child Health

By Shilla Lwangu Kenya has committed to building partnerships and creating a special fund to help improve maternal and child health. President William Ruto made the announcement during a meeting in New York on September 24, 2024, at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Ruto emphasized that urgent action is needed to save millions […]

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New Project Launched to Protect Children’s Rights

By Alice Njoki.   A new project called Just Rights For Children has been launched to tackle serious issues affecting children’s rights in the country. Implemented by The Cradle, a non-governmental organisation focused on child welfare, this initiative aims to address crimes against children. The project will focus on four main issues: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), […]

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Should Kids Take Anti-Obesity Medications?

By Alice Njoki. As a kid growing up in a world where childhood obesity is becoming a bigger concern, I often find myself wondering: should kids like me take anti-obesity medications like semaglutide? It’s a complicated question, and while these drugs seem to help some kids lose weight, there’s so much more to consider. Obesity […]

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A Call to Action Against Child Molestation in Kenya

By Shillah Lwangu The recent case of Michael Valentine, a South African national accused of molesting two children in Malindi is disturbing. It’s a reminder to all of us about the child sexual abuse that looms large in Kenya. While Valentine’s whereabouts are still unknown, authorities are working with Interpol to bring him to justice. […]