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Where Do I Stand??

It has been four months and twelve agonizing days of relentless genocide on Palestine. The images and videos making rounds on Social media haunt me. Children who are innocent and pure are now victims of a never-ending violence. Their hungry cries cut through the chaos while their tiny bodies bears the scars of a war […]

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Do You Always Check the Nutritional Value of Every Item You Buy?

I don’t think so. As parents, one of our most important duties is to take care of the health and wellbeing of our children. Considering the rise in childhood obesity and associated health problems, it is especially important to keep an eye on the nutritional value of the food we feed them. Checking the nutritional […]

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Shattered Dreams of Children Living in War Zones

Children living in war zones are deprived of the opportunity to pursue a normal curriculum, shattering their dreams of becoming architects, engineers, doctors, journalists and more. Instead, they are forced to focus on survival skills amid the harsh realities of hunger and the constant threat of bombings. As the world is celebrating the international day […]

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It Is Time We Hold Ourselves Accountable

Most of the time you will hear people shout, Climate Change! Climate Change!, but does everyone really care about our planet? I don’t think so. Do we not know that human activities such as deforestation lead to environmental degradation where animals and plants lose their habitat, loss of trees and other vegetation can cause climate […]

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Are Women To Be Blamed for the Rise of Femicide Cases in Kenya?

It is so sad that most times women are the ones to be blamed when they are killed. Femicide can be defined as an intentional killing with a gender-related motivation. Femicide may be driven by stereotyped gender roles, discrimination towards women and girls, unequal power relations between women and men, or harmful social norms. Based […]

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Concerns Rise as Nearly Every Student at Oruba Boys Records a Mean Grade of D

Students from Migori County’s Oruba Boys High School contest the validity of the 2023 KCSE results, nearly all of which had a mean grade of D. The majority of students reportedly received Ds and Es, with only two receiving a C-. The students claim that the results are shocking because they have never received such […]

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Children’s Education at Risk as Cholera Crisis Hits 

Lusaka, Zambia’s capital is in the grips of a cholera crisis with 3,757 cases and 128 deaths, forcing the government to postpone school reopening by three weeks. This delay raises concerns about the 2024 academic year’s integrity. The majority of Lusaka’s 3 million residents who are squeezed into 9,150 homes per square kilometer, live in […]

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Waweza fanya nini ili kumlinda mtoto wako dhidi ya ulawiti au udhalilishaji?

Je unaweza vipi kumlinda mtoto wako asilawitiwe? Au utangoja uje kujenga ukuta badala ya kuziba ufa? Mara nyingi wazazi katika jamii zetu husahau kwamba, watoto ndio walio  hatarini zaidi ya kulawitiwa, ila wengi wao hutia pamba masikioni wakajifanya hamnazo hadi wakati watoto wao watakuwa waathiriwa wa udhalilishaji wa kijinsi au kingono.  Bila shaka, Kinga ni […]

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Staying Safe and Wise Online

In today’s digital age, the internet plays a significant role in our lives, providing us with endless opportunities for learning, entertainment, and socializing. However, it is crucial for children and teenagers, like us, to be aware of the potential risks associated with online activities, such as cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content. This article aims […]

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Voices of Kenyan Children Resonate at the 2nd ICCP Conference 2023

The 2nd International Conference on Children’s Protection (ICCP) saw a remarkable gathering of young minds at the forefront of change in a resplendent display of determination and unity. The event, held from November 22nd to November 24th, 2023, brought together passionate delegates from the Kenya Children Assembly, who left an indelible mark with their resounding […]