Written by Alice Njoki Police in Bungoma County have launched investigations and a manhunt after 36 learners at Bakisa Secondary School in Webuye East were reported to have been affected by teenage pregnancies. The school administration says 10 learners are currently pregnant, 13 have become mothers, while another 13 have reportedly […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha More than 12,000 children were killed or injured by explosive weapons in 2024, according to research by Save the Children, as landmines, unexploded weapons and other explosives continue to threaten children in areas affected by conflict. The research found that explosive weapons were the largest named weapon […]
Written by Alice Njoki A safety investigation in Australia has found gaps in how Roblox protects children from unwanted contact with adults, raising fresh concerns about children’s safety on one of the world’s most popular gaming platforms. Testing by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner found that adults could still send connection requests to […]
Written by Alice Njoki Meta is facing a major trial in the United States that could force changes to some of the features that define Instagram and Facebook, including infinite scrolling, like counts and the way content is recommended to users. The trial began on August 18, 2026, in federal court […]
Written by Alice Njoki South Sudan has been independent for 15 years, but many families are still living with the effects of decades of war. Millions of South Sudanese have been forced from their homes by conflict, and many who return face another challenge ,rebuilding their homes, livelihoods and communities in a […]
Written by Alice Njoki On Tuesday, Chief Justice Martha Koome officially opened the Kisii Municipal Court in Kisii County, where she called for faster handling of child defilement cases and urged all justice institutions to strengthen efforts to protect children from abuse. During the launch, she emphasized that children who experience sexual […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha Every year on 30 July, the world comes together to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness about human trafficking and encourage governments,organisations,and communities to protect victims and prevent this crimes from continuing .The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly […]
Written by Alice Njoki ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia , African Union (AU) member states have validated the draft AU Model Law on Child Online Safety and Protection alongside the Common African Position on Ending Violence Against Children (CAP-EVAC), marking a significant step towards strengthening child protection across the continent. The two-day validation meeting […]
Written by Alice Njoki On June 24, 2026, the National Assembly passed the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2025, bringing Kenya one step closer to improving access to education, information and public services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind. The Bill, which now awaits further approval before it […]
Written by Alice Njoki A new report on child sexual exploitation and abuse in Kenya has revealed worrying trends, including a rise in cases of sexual violence affecting both boys and girls. According to the report, sodomy and defilement now account for 57 percent of reported sexual violence cases involving children. The […]