Uasin Gishu County, Kenya – Three young children under 10 years old have sadly died because of a Hepatitis A outbreak in Uasin Gishu County. The County Health Executive, Abraham Serem, said that ten more cases of Hepatitis A have been found in the area, mainly in Ziwa within the Soy sub-county. Serem mentioned that […]
Nairobi, Kenya, 12/07/2024 – Mtoto News International, a platform that uses technology to promote children’s rights, advocacy, Child Led research and content creation, is excited to announce its nomination for a Tiktok Change Makers grant. Tiktok’ s Change Makers program, launched in May 2024 has partnered with 50 creators from around the world for a […]
Data from Kilifi County’s Department of Health Services reveals that as of April 2022, 100 children in Mpirani village, predominantly female, were registered with disabilities. Despite attending antenatal clinics (ANC) and following dietary guidelines, many mothers like Eunice Boke and Sadia Mohamed have given birth to children with severe birth defects. Eunice Boke, who has […]
Have you ever wondered how the government decides how to manage the country’s money and taxes? It’s a fascinating process that starts with something called a Finance Bill! What is a Finance Bill? A Finance Bill is like a big plan that the government creates to manage the country’s money. It explains how the government […]
Last month, Sierra Leone took a major step forward by passing a new law to stop child marriage. This law, called the Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024, makes it illegal for anyone under 18 to get married. This is a big deal because child marriage has been a serious problem in Sierra Leone. In […]
What is air pollution? Air pollution is when the air around us gets dirty with harmful substances like smoke, dust, and chemicals. These things can make it hard for us to breathe in fresh, clean air. How Does Air Pollution Affect Us? When we breathe in polluted air, it can make us sick. It […]
In my opinion, whether household chores are a form of child labor really depends on the specific situation. On one hand, I don’t think the chores I do around the house are child labor at all. I have a few regular tasks like keeping my room clean, helping with the dishes after meals, and doing […]
A recent UNICEF report reveals that 181 million children under five, or 1 in 4 globally, suffer from severe food poverty. This makes them vulnerable to wasting, a critical form of malnutrition that threatens their survival, growth, and development. The report, titled “Child Food Poverty: Nutrition Deprivation in Early Childhood,” analyzes the causes and effects […]
A shocking recent report has revealed that over 300 million children are victims of online sexual abuse each year. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and UNSW Sydney found that around 12.6% of the global child population has experienced non-consensual sharing, exposure, and distribution of sexual images and videos in the past year. The report, […]
Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga addressed the nation on Monday 13th May 2024, revealing that over 2000 schools will remain closed due to flooding caused by heavy rains. While some schools have reopened for Term Two, a significant portion remains inaccessible, posing a challenge to students’ education. Chidzuga assured that the government is taking proactive […]