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Kenyan Judges Uphold Child Safety, Reject Appeal of Man Guilty of Defiling a Child.

Ibrahim Maumo Malo has been found guilty of defiling an 11-year-old girl and infecting her with HIV back in 2015. He received a life sentence for this despicable act. Recently, after serving nearly six years in prison, the 61-year-old man made a second appeal, citing his claimed reformation as grounds for a reduced sentence. While […]

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President Ruto Announces School Reopening on Monday, May 13, 2024

President William Ruto has ordered the reopening of all schools on Monday, May 13, 2024. This decision comes as weather forecasts show an improvement, indicating a decrease in heavy rains that had previously caused the postponement of school reopening. Simultaneously, President Ruto has mandated that funds for the reconstruction of school infrastructure damaged by heavy […]

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UNICEF: Takriban Watoto 600,000 wa Rafah Hawana Mahali Salama Pa Kugeukia.

Huku mauaji ya kimbari yakiendelea kuzidi kwenye Ukanda wa Gaza, UNICEF inatoa tahadhari, ikionya dhidi ya kuzingirwa kijeshi na uvamizi wa ardhini huko Rafah kunaweza kuleta matokeo mabaya kwa watoto 600,000 wanaopata hifadhi katika eneo hilo. Tangu kutolewa kwa amri za kuhamishwa mwezi Oktoba, takriban watu milioni 1.2 wamekimbilia kujikinga Rafah, wakiipanua idadi ya watu […]

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Garissa Teacher Accused of Defiling Children Granted 14-Day Detention for Investigation

In Garissa, detectives have been granted a 14-day extension to detain a suspected paedophile accused of molesting six children aged between 5 to 9 years. Aden Ali, a teacher, was apprehended by the police following reports implicating him in cases involving sexual harassment, assault, and defilement of children under his care. Ali appeared in court […]

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The Ministry of Education’s Delayed Communication has Left Students Stranded.

The Ministry of Education’s recent decision to postpone the reopening of schools in Kenya due to heavy rains has raised concern among parents, teachers, and policymakers alike. The abrupt announcement, delivered on the day students were scheduled to return to classrooms, has brought questions regarding the competence and foresight of the ministry. Many netizens, myself […]

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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 […]