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 […]
Written by Yvonne Misando March 24,2026, the news coming out of Kericho County has left the entire nation of Kenya in a state of deep mourning and disbelief. Following a coordinated security operation by multi-agency teams, a mass grave was discovered in a secluded area, where they found 33 bodies buried […]
Written by Chemutai Naomi In March 2026, the Kangemi Resource Centre coordinated and hosted a Career Fair 2026 at their centre. The excitement and curiosity filled the air as young people gathered for the Career Fair Day.The event brought together students, professionals, and mentors to help youth, especially Form Four leavers begin […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Have you ever talked to a computer that acts like your best friend? It knows your favorite games, listens to your secrets, and stays awake all night just to chat. This is what Artificial Intelligence, or AI does. While it can be fun, some families are […]
Written by Alice Njoki Online spaces have become an important part of children’s daily lives. Many young people use the internet to learn, communicate with friends, and express themselves. While efforts have been made by governments, organisations, and technology companies to address these online harms , cyberbullying continues to remain a […]
Written by Alice Njoki Over the past few days, you may have seen videos, headlines, or social media posts talking about the rising tensions in the middle east between Israel,United States (US) and Iran war. Some people are even asking if this could lead to a third world war. But what is […]
Written by Yvonne Misando We all want a world where every child is born healthy, strong and ready to play .Denmark has done something important to make sure that every child is born healthy ,safe and free from certain diseases such as HIV/AIDS which are usually transmitted from the mother […]
Written by Alice Njoki International Children’s Day of Broadcasting, celebrated every 1st March, was established by UNICEF to remind the world that children have the right to express their views and participate in matters that affect them including in media spaces. This year, Mtoto News, in partnership with Nation Media Group, marked […]
Written by Yvonne Misando In the Democratic Republic of Congo, many young girls are forced to become wives long before they are grown up. This is called child marriage, and it happens when a girl is married before she turns 18 years old. Even though there are laws to stop this, many families still […]