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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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, […]
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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Child Marriage and How to Stop It
Written by Yvonne Misando In the Democratic Republic of Congo, many young girls are forced to become wives long before they are grown up. This is called child marriage, and it happens when a girl is married before she turns 18 years old. Even though there are laws to stop this, many families still […]
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 […]
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 […]
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My Day, My Rights!
20th November 2025 Today is a special day. Not just any day your day.World Children’s Day is all about celebrating you, your ideas, your dreams, and yes… your rights. When I think about this year’s theme, “My Day, My Rights,” I imagine a big, bright sign held up by every child saying: “Hey! Listen to […]
Written by Patience The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, marks a significant moment in Kenya’s evolving digital governance framework. Passed in a period of national reflection, the amendments are part of an ongoing attempt to address the rapid changes in the country’s cyber landscape. Kenya, like much of the world, faces an […]
Written by Alice Njoki Ghana’s government has taken a significant step by making the use of local languages compulsory as the main medium of instruction in early basic education. Announced on October 24, 2025, by Ghana’s Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, this policy requires teachers to instruct children from Kindergarten to Primary Three, […]
Written by Alice Njoki After listening to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s powerful speech “The Danger of a Single Side Story,” I found myself reflecting deeply on how often we see people and places through one lens. Her words opened my eyes on how one-sided stories shape our thoughts and influence how we view others, […]