New York, 22 September 2024 – World leaders have agreed on a special plan called the “Pact for the Future,” which aims to make our world safer, fairer, and better for everyone. This plan includes exciting ideas like connecting everyone to the internet and ensuring we take care of the Earth for future generations. The […]
At just nine years old, Fleur Randa is possibly Africa’s youngest sports photographer—and maybe even the youngest in the world. She gained widespread attention on Friday, June 2, after photos of her covering the Cameroon national football team’s practice went viral. Fleur’s passion for photography comes from her father, Kendji Nick Lionel, a professional photographer. […]
As a child, I often feel like my opinions don’t matter. But I believe that when we as kids, are included in decision-making, amazing things can happen! Child participation is not just a buzzword; it’s a powerful way to express ourselves and make a real difference in our communities. Think about it, when we join […]
Nyeri, Kenya– A tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy Primary School in Nyeri County has claimed the lives of 17 students. The fire broke out at midnight, while the children, aged about nine years, were asleep in their dormitory. Police Spokeswoman Resila Onyango confirmed that more children might still be missing, as some have not […]
Africa is facing serious problems because of climate change. Droughts, floods, and extreme heat are becoming more common, and the continent is paying a heavy price to deal with these disasters. African countries are losing between 2-5% of their GDP and are spending up to 9% of their national budgets on adapting to climate change. […]
Editor’s Op-ed. One in 200 polio infections leads to irreversible paralysis, often in the legs. Among those paralyzed, 5–10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilized. Polio mainly targets children under 5, though anyone unvaccinated can fall victim. But here’s the question, What’s the point of saving a child from polio if we’re going to […]
The video is from May 2023. A video circulating on Facebook suggests that World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus announced that Mpox is no longer considered a public health emergency, just days after declaring it one. This claim is FALSE. The post accompanying the video, dated 26 August 2024, states, “🚨🌎 “I’m Pleased to […]
On August 22, 2024, Mtoto News hosted the EdTech Children’s Pre-Summit Hackathon at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). This event brought together 100 children from across Kenya, providing them with a platform to voice their ideas on how technology can revolutionize education. As a precursor to the Kenya EdTech Summit 2024, the hackathon […]
Heman Bekele, a freshman at W.T. Woodson High School in Virginia, has just been named TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year. This young inventor first gained attention when he won the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge with a soap that could help treat and prevent skin cancer. Heman moved to Virginia as a four-year-old but […]
They are looking at their empty cups, wondering if their next meal will come. Or will it be another loss? This is the daily struggle for children in Gaza. They wake up to the sounds of explosions and go to bed with the echoes of gunfire in the distance. Their world is a place where […]