Nyeri, Kenya – The death toll from a tragic fire that ripped through a dormitory at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in central Kenya has risen to at least 21, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The blaze, which broke out after midnight on Thursday, claimed the lives of 19 students at the scene, while two more succumbed […]
In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a public health emergency in response to a significant outbreak of Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This situation has primarily affected children, with nearly 75% of the reported cases involving those under the age of 10, where many of them have died from […]
By Alice Njoki Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus that can spread from animals to humans and between people and make people sick. It was first discovered in monkeys, which is how it got its name. Recently, a new and more dangerous version of this virus has been spreading, […]
By: Shamayah Nyendwa Many say that disability is not inability, and I firmly believe that being differently abled does not diminish one’s capacity to dream. With a heavy heart, I write about the injustices faced by disabled children, hoping that future generations will look back on these times as a history of overcoming adversity. The […]
Former Kenyan soccer player Collins ‘Gattuso’ Okoth has been charged with the brutal murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nairobi. Okoth, who previously played for the Kenyan national team Harambee Stars and club team Gor Mahia, allegedly broke into the child’s home in Lucky Summer Estate with his co-accused Sylvia Aoko Odhiambo on April 22, […]
Hey there, fellow kids! If you’re anything like me, you probably get frustrated sometimes when your parents seem to be constantly nagging you about your behavior. Why do they always have to be so strict, right? But here’s the thing – I’ve realized that the “surprising secret” to being a well-behaved kid is actually pretty […]
During recent protests in Kenya, police used tear gas at Mwiyala Primary School in Kakamega County, affecting many young students. This incident has caused outrage and concern from various organizations, including UNICEF. Shaheen Nilofer, UNICEF’s Country Representative, expressed deep concern about the safety of children in such situations. She said, “Every child’s safety should always […]
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 […]