Written by Alice Njoki On March 18, 2025, Israeli airstrikes shattered a two-month ceasefire in Gaza, killing at least 404 Palestinians and injuring over 560, including many women and children. The strikes targeted residential areas, reducing homes to rubble and leaving families trapped beneath the debris. Hospitals are struggling to cope with the rising casualties, […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Some children need extra help to stay happy, healthy, and learn well. The Children Act 1989 says a child is “in need” if they cannot stay healthy or learn properly without support from local services. This includes: Children with disabilities. Kids who take care of family members. Families who don’t […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Child-on-child sexual abuse is a serious issue in England and Wales. In 2023, police recorded 115,489 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation. More than 39,000 (52%) were committed by children aged 10-17. These offences included physical abuse (58%) and sharing indecent images (41%). One reason for the rise is […]
Written by Alice Njoki Mathematics will no longer be a mandatory subject for students transitioning to senior secondary school under Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This announcement was made by Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during a press briefing in Nairobi. The change is part of the government’s efforts to […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Parents who are worried about their children using Roblox should simply not allow them on the platform, according to the gaming giant’s chief executive. Roblox is one of the largest gaming platforms in the world, with over 80 million daily players, with about 40% of whom are under 13. […]
Written by Alice Njoki Millions of children worldwide face a dire threat as UNICEF warns of severe consequences due to donor funding cuts. Kenya, a key beneficiary of vaccination programs through UNICEF, GAVI, and the Ministry of Health, risks setbacks in immunization efforts that protect against deadly diseases like measles, polio, and tuberculosis. This […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing education around the world, and Kenya is also experiencing this change. AI tools like ChatGPT, SOMANASI, Grammarly, and others are making learning easier, more fun, and available at any time. These tools help students with writing, solving math problems, asking questions, and learning new skills. AI […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Kenya has become a hotbed for online child exploitation, fueled by a young, tech-savvy population and widespread internet access. A worrisome tendency has evolved on TikTok Live, particularly during late-night hours, in which explicit content is encouraged, frequently involving youngsters being groomed by adults to do sexual activities in exchange […]
Written by Alice Njoki. On February 28, 2025, over 100 children from across Kenya gathered at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for the Africa Children Summit (ACS) Kenya Pre-Summit. Organized by Mtoto News, this child-led event provided a platform for children to discuss key issues affecting their lives, which is education, inclusivity, climate […]
Hello, my name is Alice, and I am a young journalist and advocate. Eight years ago on 28th February, Mtoto News started with a simple yet powerful mission, which is to make children visible and to ensure they are seen as active participants, not just spectators. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, I can’t help […]