Written by Alice Njoki Gaala Aden Abdi, a 17-year-old girl from the Dadaab refugee camp in Wajir, Kenya, was tragically murdered after being forced into marriage with 55-year-old Mohamed Kassim Tifow. Her body was found burned on a mattress, with severe injuries showing she was beaten and stabbed before being set on fire. […]
Written by Alice Njoki On March 18, 2025, Israeli airstrikes shattered a two-month ceasefire in Gaza, killing at least 404 Palestinians and injuring over 560, including many women and children. The strikes targeted residential areas, reducing homes to rubble and leaving families trapped beneath the debris. Hospitals are struggling to cope with the rising casualties, […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Kenya has become a hotbed for online child exploitation, fueled by a young, tech-savvy population and widespread internet access. A worrisome tendency has evolved on TikTok Live, particularly during late-night hours, in which explicit content is encouraged, frequently involving youngsters being groomed by adults to do sexual activities in exchange […]
Written by Alice Njoki. On February 28, 2025, over 100 children from across Kenya gathered at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for the Africa Children Summit (ACS) Kenya Pre-Summit. Organized by Mtoto News, this child-led event provided a platform for children to discuss key issues affecting their lives, which is education, inclusivity, climate […]
Written by Manasseh Githua The recent USAID funding freeze is putting children living with HIV in Kenya at risk, especially those at Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi. This home takes care of more than 100 children who need special medicine called antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to stay healthy. These medicines help control the virus so the […]
Written by Alice Njoki. On February 22, 2025, young leaders from Njiru Sub-County gathered to elect their representatives in the Kenya Children Assembly (KCA) elections. The event, held at Salvation Church Army in Dandora, brought together children from various schools who exercised their right to vote for candidates vying for key leadership positions. The […]
On February 22, 2025, children in Njiru Sub-County took part in a very special event called the Kenya Children Assembly (KCA) elections! Held at Salvation Church Army in Dandora, the elections brought together children from different schools to choose their leaders. Just like in national elections, there were ballot boxes, voting booths, and even officials […]
AI should not just be about automation and efficiency. It must be ethical, inclusive, and safe—especially for young users Paris, France – Mtoto News took a leading role in championing child participation in artificial intelligence (AI) discussions at The Africa AI Village, a high-profile event held in Paris on February 11, 2025. The […]
Written by Manasseh Githua Google has introduced a new age-detecting tool driven by AI in a move aimed at enhancing the online safety of kids. The new tool aims at enabling young people to have a safer and more age-appropriate experience on the internet. The AI tool is designed to estimate the users’ age […]
Written by Alice Njoki As of early 2025, over one million people are internally displaced, with children comprising more than half of this vulnerable population. Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, gangs control approximately 80% of Port-au-Prince, leading to widespread violence and displacement. Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, […]