Huku mauaji ya kimbari yakiendelea kuzidi kwenye Ukanda wa Gaza, UNICEF inatoa tahadhari, ikionya dhidi ya kuzingirwa kijeshi na uvamizi wa ardhini huko Rafah kunaweza kuleta matokeo mabaya kwa watoto 600,000 wanaopata hifadhi katika eneo hilo. Tangu kutolewa kwa amri za kuhamishwa mwezi Oktoba, takriban watu milioni 1.2 wamekimbilia kujikinga Rafah, wakiipanua idadi ya watu […]
Nestle’s track record reads like a horror story for children’s health. Their latest scandal, tinkering with baby food ingredients depending on the region, is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s a blatant disregard for the well-being of innocent infants, all in the name of fattening their already overflowing pockets. The recent revelations about Nestle’s […]
According to the Standard News paper,the Catholic church has joined the list of stakeholders supporting the plan to phase out Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs) and transition children to family-based and community care. Archbishop Martin Kivuva(outgoing chairperson of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)), said the Catholic church embraced the new law under the National […]
Instagram is taking significant steps to protect children from online exploitation with the introduction of new tools and features aimed at enhancing child safety on the platform. In response to the growing threat of financial sextortion and the sharing of intimate imagery targeting teens, women creators, and LGBT individuals, Instagram is rolling out a series […]
As the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces enters its second year, reports of atrocities against civilians, including children, have sparked global concern. UNICEF has highlighted the dire situation, indicating that 24 million Sudanese children are at risk of enduring a generational catastrophe. Among them, 14 million urgently require humanitarian […]
Chief Justice Martha Koome has introduced digital upgrades to Kenya’s legal system. Starting July 1, 2024, courts nationwide will switch to e-filing, doing away with paper documents. A new online portal will also provide real-time updates on case schedules, making it easier for people to know when their cases are due. To improve efficiency and […]
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) held an important meeting called UNEA-6 at its headquarters in Nairobi. It was a gathering of influential leaders, including heads of state like President William Ruto of Kenya and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, along with representatives from various countries, all coming together to discuss urgent environmental issues. During […]
Imagine a world where children aren’t just seen but heard, where their opinions carry weight, and their voices shape the decisions that impact their lives. This is the essence of child participation, it is the engagement of children in the matters that concern them. Child participation is not just a concept but it is a […]
Children living in war zones are deprived of the opportunity to pursue a normal curriculum, shattering their dreams of becoming architects, engineers, doctors, journalists and more. Instead, they are forced to focus on survival skills amid the harsh realities of hunger and the constant threat of bombings. As the world is celebrating the international day […]
Some of you may ask, What is period poverty. From my understanding, period poverty is generally lacking access to menstrual products, education and hygiene resources needed when having a period. Now, Let’s talk about this. Is period poverty a girl’s crisis? Most people think it’s not but I fully disagree and and support the fact […]