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 […]
Vituo vya afya nchini Kenya vimekuwa vikikumbana na uhaba mkubwa wa chanjo muhimu za watoto, huku ripoti zikizidi kujitokeza kutoka katika kaunti kadhaa. Mashirika ya kijamii katika kaunti sita yaliripoti suala hili zaidi ya wiki mbili zilizopita, na upungufu huo sasa unapanuka zaidi, ukiiacha mipango ya msingi ya chanjo kuwa hatarini. Akithibitisha upungufu huo, Waziri […]
Child adoption in Kenya is a journey filled with hope, compassion, and legal intricacies. Governed by the Children’s Act 2022 and international conventions like the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoptions, the process is designed to ensure the best interests of the child while facilitating the expansion of loving families. Types of Adoptions in Kenya Prospective […]
Yes, Easy access to social media especially sexual content is one of the reasons causing social problems among children According to the Director of Bukit Aman criminal investigation department, Datuk Seri, children easily get access to negative things, especially pornographic content contained in social media. It’s the nature of children to want to explore something […]
By Alice Njoki | April 30, 2024 Following Kenya’s worst flooding in a long time, children have been hit the hardest. Heavy rains and sudden floods have swept through towns, causing widespread damage and forcing many people to leave their homes. With at least 169 people dead and nearly 185,000 families displaced, the country is […]
In the past 50 years, vaccines have played an important role in saving lives across Africa. A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that approximately 51.2 million lives have been spared due to vaccines. For every infant saved, nearly 60 years of life have been gained. Some notable achievements include a significant […]
In today’s education system, there’s a big debate about whether we’re giving kids the right balance between learning in class and learning from real-life experiences. Traditionally, schools have focused a lot on tests and grades, often leaving out important skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and practical know-how. Some people say we need to shake things up […]
Leaders, residents, and activists in Garissa are deeply concerned about the increasing cases of child abuse and neglect in the region. Organizations such as UNICEF, the Directorate of Children Services (DCS), Terres de hommes (TDH), and Save the Children are actively working to tackle this issue. Their efforts include developing innovative reporting and documentation methods, […]
According to the Standard News paper,the Catholic church has joined the list of stakeholders supporting the plan to phase out Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs) and transition children to family-based and community care. Archbishop Martin Kivuva(outgoing chairperson of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)), said the Catholic church embraced the new law under the National […]
Over 130 school children, who were held captive for over two weeks, arrived in their home state in northwestern Nigeria on Monday. They were rescued after being abducted by gunmen while at their school in the remote town of Kuriga, Kaduna state, on March 7. The rescue operation,which went on for several days, successfully located […]