An estimated two million children have been displaced in Sudan since the war erupted four months ago. This translates to an average of more than 700 children newly displaced every according to UNICEF. Additionally, over 1.7 million children are estimated to be on the move within Sudan’s borders and more than 470,000 have crossed into […]
At least 24 children converged for the commencement of Sauti Zetu Training at Mtoto News Offices on Monday, August 21. The five days training ending 25th August aims to equip these children with digital literacy and advocacy skills to give them a voice to advocate for issues affecting them. Further, it intends to empower the […]
Six teachers from Greens Angels Academy have recorded statements with police following a fatal accident of a 7-year-old boy who fell from a merry-go-round during a school trip last week. Police in Ruiru sub-county say they are investigating a case of negligence on either of the parties. Detectives have already visited the scene of the […]
In the pursuit of an equitable and inclusive education system, Special Needs Education (SNE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every learner, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, has access to quality education. However, the landscape of SNE in Kenya reveals a series of challenges and opportunities for improvement, as highlighted in the report […]
Motherhood is an exciting journey for most mothers and most can’t wait to breastfeed their little ones. However, some mothers are confronted with the reality of lack of breast milk when it is mostly needed by the baby. This causes anxiety, confusion, sadness, and panic in new moms coupled with a grumpy and crying child […]
A pastor in Kajiado County has been handled 70 years of jail time after being found guilty of defiling two minors. Milimani principal magistrate Caroline Njagi on Tuesday sentenced James Njuguna to 50 years of imprisonment on count one and 20 years on count two. However, he will serve for 50 years as the courts […]
Technology is an essential component of the future of learning. It’s time to review its suitability and value to ensure a human-centred vision of education. The report raises the alarm that Only 14% of countries guarantee data privacy in education by law. It also brings out important questions in terms of equity and inclusion, Quality […]
To help properly document violence against children, UNICEF has developed the International Classification of Violence against Children (ICVAC) with inputs from over 200 experts from national statistical offices, academia, and international organizations. This, the agency says, will help combat lack of available and comparable data that covers the many complex forms of violence which have […]
Shule za kutwa jijini Nairobi, Mombasa na Kisumu zimefungwa kwanzia Jumatano, Julai 19, 2023, kabla ya uanzishi wa maandamano wa siku tatu mfululizo wa kuipinga serikali ambayo mara nyingi yamekuwa na vurugu. Katika taarifa ya pamoja ya Jumanne, Julai 18, 2023, Katibu wa Baraza la Mawaziri wa Elimu Ezekiel Machogu na Waziri wa Mambo ya […]
Records from Naivasha Level 4 Hospital have shown that 15-25 babies die every month in this facility. This was disclosed yesterday by members of the Nakuru County Assembly Health Committee led by Naivasha East MCA Stanley Karanja who visited the facility. The Committee visited the hospital following numerous complaints from Naivasha residents. Mr. Karanja described […]