Written by Gloria Ngatha Thousands of sexual offences involving children were reported in and around schools across England and Wales between 2021 and 2025, according to police data. At least 8,500 offences involving children aged 12 and below were recorded during the five-year period. This amounts to about 4.7 […]
Written by Alice Njoki Kenya has allocated billions of shillings to education in the 2026/27 financial year, yet some children are still learning in conditions that raise serious questions about equality, accountability and the meaning of free basic education. The education sector received KSh784.5 billion, including KSh136.6 billion for basic education, […]
Written by Alice Njoki More than 200 children in Turkana are finding an interesting way to speak about their rights through drama, poetry, music and dance. Learners from schools in Nanam and Lokichoggio wards came together at AIC Girls Comprehensive School for the second edition of the Child Rights Creative Arts […]
Written by Alice Njoki On September 22, 2026, human rights activist Caleb Okumu Ngwena was charged with trafficking two children and committing sexual offences against them at the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa. The case follows the disappearance of two girls aged 16 and 17 from Sensera in Kiembeni, Mombasa County, on […]
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 […]