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Nestle Sacrificing Children’s Health on the Altar of Profit

Nestle’s track record reads like a horror story for children’s health. Their latest scandal, tinkering with baby food ingredients depending on the region, is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s a blatant disregard for the well-being of innocent infants, all in the name of fattening their already overflowing pockets. The recent revelations about Nestle’s […]

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Arrest Made in Alleged Child Trafficking Case, Suspect Apprehended with Intent to Sell Child for Sh15 Million

Police in Bungoma County have arrested a woman named Anne Nanyama Wabwile, a 50-year-old individual, who they believe is involved in child trafficking. Anne Nanyama Wabwile was caught with a five-year-old boy she allegedly planned to sell for Sh15 million. This arrest has shocked the community, as child trafficking is seen as a terrible crime. […]

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Another Win in the Online World as Instagram Introduces New Child Safety Features to Combat Online Exploitation

Instagram is taking significant steps to protect children from online exploitation with the introduction of new tools and features aimed at enhancing child safety on the platform. In response to the growing threat of financial sextortion and the sharing of intimate imagery targeting teens, women creators, and LGBT individuals, Instagram is rolling out a series […]

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The Global Food Waste Crisis, A Problem We Can’t Afford to Ignore

As we fight with the, not so shocking reality of over a billion meals wasted daily while millions go hungry, it’s time to acknowledge a critical factor in this crisis: the role of parents in shaping our and their children’s attitudes towards food and waste. Households worldwide wasted over 1 billion meals each day in […]

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Understanding the Underlying Factors of Missing Children Cases in Kenya

Missing Child Kenya (MCK) has released a report with alarming insights into the growing number of cases of missing children throughout Kenya. The report highlights the need of addressing underlying issues contributing to the issue and is based on casework files handled by MCK. As per the report, a significant number of cases involving missing […]

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Kenya: Law Guarantees Free Sanitary Towels for Women

Kenya has passed the Provision of Sanitary Towels Act, 2024, which guarantees free, high-quality menstrual hygiene products for women in all public institutions and correctional facilities. This is a historic step towards gender equality and menstrual health. The bill, which is supported by Senator Gloria Orwoba, seeks to end the stigma and obstacles associated with […]

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UNEA-6 Concludes with Resolutions to Address Planetary Crisis, Elects New President for UNEA-7

Nairobi, March 1, 2024 – The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) concluded today, following a week-long series of deliberations and negotiations among Member States. The assembly, held at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, saw participation from over 5,600 delegates representing 190 countries. Under the leadership of Leila […]

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Why Bail for Alleged Child Exploiters Should Be Reconsidered.

As someone deeply invested in child safeguarding and protection, it’s disheartening to witness yet another case of alleged sexual exploitation of a child surfacing in our society. The recent arraignment of Netzband Tim Marvin, a German citizen, on charges of child trafficking, child pornography, and promoting sexual offenses with a child in Kilifi County, Kenya, […]

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UNEA-6, Global Leaders urge increased collaboration concerning environmental issues

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) held an important meeting called UNEA-6 at its headquarters in Nairobi. It was a gathering of influential leaders, including heads of state like President William Ruto of Kenya and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, along with representatives from various countries, all coming together to discuss urgent environmental issues. During […]

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Mamlaka Yawaokoa Watoto 16 kutoka kwa Wasafirishaji Haramu huko Nyando

Mnamo Februari tarehe 18, 2024, ripoti ya kutatanisha iliibuka kuhusu ulanguzi wa watoto huko Nyando, Kaunti Ndogo ya Kayole Kenya. Kwa kuzingatia maelezo yaliyotolewa na Afisa wa Ulinzi wa Watoto kutoka Jimbo Kuu la Embakasi, mamlaka kutoka Kituo cha Polisi cha Soweto iliingilia kati kwa wakati. Maafisa hao walipata ufikiaji wa njama ambapo hali za […]