Written by Yvonne Misando Corporal punishment, or physical punishment, is still a major problem in Kenyan schools, even though it was made illegal over 20 years ago. The law, specifically the Children’s Act of 2001 and the Basic Education Act of 2013, says it is forbidden. The law has a clear […]
Written by Alice Njoki Ethiopia, September 7, 2025 — Children and youth from across Africa gathered in Ethiopia for the African Children Climate Summit 2 (ACCS2), where they unveiled the African Children’s Climate Declaration. The one-day summit, held after a series of pre-summits in African Union member states, showcased young […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe At the recent Africa Climate Pre-Summit, one message resonated above all, children and young people cannot remain on the margins of climate policy. Their voices carried urgency and clarity, reminding leaders that climate change is not a distant threat but a daily reality. When children spoke about […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Only a few years ago, children could watch TV and gaze in the mirror. Tweens, those between 8 and 12, had television shows tailored for them, universes where their voices rang out. Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana and Girl Meets World captured the awkwardness and wonder of early adolescence. Nickelodeon’s […]
Written by Alice Njoki On August 22, 2025, children from all 47 counties in Kenya gathered at Milele Hotel in Nairobi for the second African Children’s Climate Summit (ACCS 2). It was a day when children came forward to speak about how climate change is affecting their lives. Their stories were powerful and […]
Written by Alice Njoki. On August 9, 2025, lots of bright young students from all over Kenya gathered in Nairobi for the 8th Young Scientists Kenya Exhibition. Held at the Moi Educational Centre from August 5 to 9. The theme was “Using STEM to Build a Better Future,” which means students […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe As Africa prepares for the Africa Climate Summit 2025 in Addis Ababa from 8th –10th September , the message from the World Economic Forum in Davos still rings true. There, Indigenous leaders told presidents and CEOs what the world has been slow to hear: Indigenous knowledge is […]
Written by Alice Njoki. At Mtoto News, we believe in child participation giving children a voice, listening to their ideas, and creating spaces where they can lead. Over the years, we have equipped children with digital skills, helping them use technology for learning, creativity, and staying safe online. But as we […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Today, more and more children spend a lot of time online playing games, learning, chatting or watching videos. But have you ever thought about how much say children really have in the digital world they live in? The truth is that many children use technology without being […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Maai Mahiu, Kenya A hidden and troubling world of child exploitation has been uncovered in Maai Mahiu, a busy transit town in Kenya’s Rift Valley. Trucks and lorries roll through the town day and night, carrying goods to neighboring countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and […]