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Fire at the university of Nairobi (UON)

Written by Alice Njoki On Wednesday 15 night, a devastating fire broke out at the University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall, specifically affecting the historic Gandhi Wing. Which blaze began in the kitchen of a restaurant within the structure before rapidly spreading to other areas, including part of the administration offices. The fire’s intensity was captured […]

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Childhood Cancer In Kenya

Written by Alice Njoki Childhood cancer is becoming a bigger concern in Kenya, affecting thousands of children and their families every year. While the number of cases of childhood cancer worldwide is rising, Kenya faces unique challenges in dealing with this disease due to limited resources and lack of awareness. In Kenya, approximately 3,000 new […]

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Will Child Marriage Define the Future Until 2092?

Written by Alice Njoki. A new United Nations report has brought worrying news about the future of child marriage, saying that it could last until 2092.  Especially in rural areas where deep cultural beliefs around marriage and economic hardship have led to young girls getting married off before they reach adulthood. The current statistics show […]

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Rethinking Australia’s Approach to Social Media for Kids

Written by Alice Njoki. When I heard about Australia’s plan to ban kids under 16 from using social media, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated. As a young person, I understand the reasons behind this idea. Social media can be dangerous as there’s cyberbullying, creepy strangers, and all kinds of harmful stuff. But banning it […]

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Tanzania Makes Strides in Reducing Child Labour Amid Ongoing Challenges

By Alice Njoki Tanzania has reported notable progress in its fight against child labour, with a significant reduction in cases recorded over recent years. According to a joint report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the National Bureau of Statistics, and the Office of the Chief Government Statistician for Zanzibar, child labour rates […]

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Why Stay Silent When We Can Stop Child Sexual Violence?

  Written by: Isaac Omollo Stopping child sexual abuse is neither a foreign nor a difficult thing… ‘it is uncomfortable’ and that is why a lot of people like you stay silent. The truth is, this issue thrives not because it’s impossible but because we choose to look the other way.  Let’s start acknowledging that […]

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Spending Leisure Time

  Written by: Isaac Omollo As children, we love doing things that make us happy. But what about you? What do you enjoy doing? What brings you joy?  It’s important for us to engage in activities that are both fun and productive, which is why we should embrace our hobbies. Hobbies are activities we enjoy […]

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Exploring Kenya with Children’s Voices Through Stories.

Written by: Isaac Omollo Have you ever read something and felt like you want to continue reading it without stopping? It may be a storybook, a novel or even a magazine. Have you ever thought of who writes some of these interesting books that always keep you wanting to read more and more? Well I […]

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Montenegro Puts Children’s Rights First in EU Membership Efforts

by Alice Njoki Child rights should be at the core of any reform process and the pillar to achieving sustainable development – this was the key message from the conference organized on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Montenegro is making big efforts to protect […]

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Online Safety

Written by: Alice Njoki. As a kid growing up in a world filled with screens, I often think about how important it is to stay safe online. The internet is a fun place where I can play games, watch videos, and connect with friends, but it can also be a little scary sometimes. That’s why […]