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Actions and Solutions to the Rising Fire Cases in Kenyan schools

  Written by Gloria Ngatha     Over the years Students have lost their lives in major school cases across Kenya, including Kyanguli secondary school in 2001 where 67 students died in Asumbi girls in 2012 where 8 students died , Moi girls Nairobi  in 2017  where 10 students died ,Endarasha Academy in 2024 where […]

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Kenya Marks the International Missing Children Day at CUEA

    Written by Chemutai Naomi     On May 25, 2026, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) became a focal point for national reflection and advocacy as Kenya commemorated International Missing Children’s Day. The event brought together children of different ages from different schools & institutions, child rights advocates, parents, technical working group […]

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Rise in Missing Children Cases In Kenya During Holiday

    Written by Chemutai Naomi     Why do more children go missing during Holidays and school reopening days?  When schools close in April, August, November, and December, many parents, guardians, and caregivers begin to worry about the safety and wellbeing of their children. For many families, school holidays are a joyful time filled […]

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Kenya is experiencing an increase in missing children with reports of thousands vanishing

    Written by Alice Njoki     Concerns have been rising over the increasing number of missing children cases reported across Kenya, with thousands of minors reportedly disappearing and raising alarm about a growing national crisis. Thousands of children are reported missing across the country, with incidents recorded in areas such as Pipeline, Huruma, […]

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Africa Launches WATOTO Framework to Redefine Digital Safety for Children.

NAIROBI, KENYA 11th May, 2026— Africa has officially launched the WATOTO Framework, the continent’s first Africa-authored and Africa-led Safety-by-Design standard for digital products, platforms, and AI systems serving children across Africa and the Global South. The landmark launch took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, signaling a major step forward in building […]

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SDG16: Promoting Peace,Justice and Strong Institutions ,how are Children Protected in Kenya ?

    Written by Alice Njoki     Across the world, governments have committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of targets developed by the United Nations to create safer, fairer, and more equal societies by 2030. One of these goals, SDG 16, focuses on promoting peace, reducing violence, ensuring access to justice, […]

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AI Incites a New Wave of Grieving Parents Fighting for Online Safety’

  Written by Yvonne Misando         Have you ever talked to a computer that acts like your best friend?  It knows your favorite games, listens to your secrets, and stays awake all night just to chat. This is what Artificial Intelligence, or AI does. While it can be fun, some families are […]

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Why Banning Children From Social Media Isn’t the Solution We Think It Is

    Written Jermaine Magethe   Whenever a worrying online trend goes viral, or a tragic story involving a child online hits the headlines, the reaction is familiar: ban children from social media. All this just to show the public that leaders are doing something to protect the young. But, bans are just a short […]

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Child Frontiers Fosters Open Space Dialogue to Chart the F uture of Children

    Written by Alice Njoki     On November 25th and 26th in Westlands, Nairobi, Child Frontiers hosted an Open Space Dialogue that gathered over 50 participants, including children, social workers, community leaders, technical experts, and government representatives (DCS officers). The goal was to move beyond traditional forums and create an inclusive environment to […]