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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 […]

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A Ticking Time Bomb

In our world today, a looming crisis quietly accompanies our daily routines, and it goes beyond the immediate concerns of our daily lives. We’re talking about climate change, a force that not only transforms landscapes but also holds the power to reshape the very foundations of our global economies. The world is currently very dependent […]

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Do Broken Families Breed More Broken Families?

A while ago, i was talking to my friends and one asked…Do broken families give birth to more broken families? This got me thinking, because children usually become the main characters in this ongoing narrative as observers of the complicated relationships of love, conflict, and resilience within their households. Their experiences are often shaped by […]

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2023 KCPE results set to be released on 23rd November.

The Education Ministry has officially announced that the long-awaited results of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination will be released on Thursday, November 23. Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu will preside over the release ceremony, which will take place at the newly established Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) headquarters in South B, Nairobi. […]

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Convicted American Paedophile Terry Ray Krieger, Denied Bail in New Defilement Case Despite Previous Release

Terry Ray Krieger, an American citizen and convicted paedophile released in November 2022, has been denied bail in a recent defilement case at the Mavoko Law Courts in Athi River, Kenya. Accused of defiling a 3-year-old girl at Great Wall Gardens in Athi River, Krieger appeared in court on Tuesday following his arrest on November […]