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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]