By Jermaine Magethe “Alexa, do you love me?” My 6-year-old brother asked this question without an ounce of irony, just pure, childlike innocence. And the machine replied. It was at that moment that a profound shift came into view. Generation Alpha is the first generation that will be growing up with artificial intelligence […]
After the commemoration of International Missing Children’s Day on May 25, 2025, Kenya continues to face an alarming surge in missing children cases. Despite ongoing efforts to address this crisis, the country reported over 8,800 missing children cases in 2024, according to data from the Child Protection Information Management System. This significant increase marks a […]
Written By Yvonne Misando. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a new guideline release for April 2025 that targets preventing adolescent pregnancies and the health and well-being of girls across the globe. This develops as there have been continued concerns about early pregnancies and their health and social implications, particularly across low- and […]
Written by Alice Njoki On March 18, 2025, Israeli airstrikes shattered a two-month ceasefire in Gaza, killing at least 404 Palestinians and injuring over 560, including many women and children. The strikes targeted residential areas, reducing homes to rubble and leaving families trapped beneath the debris. Hospitals are struggling to cope with the rising casualties, […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Child-on-child sexual abuse is a serious issue in England and Wales. In 2023, police recorded 115,489 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation. More than 39,000 (52%) were committed by children aged 10-17. These offences included physical abuse (58%) and sharing indecent images (41%). One reason for the rise is […]
Written by Yvonne Misando The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) released a 2024 report on drug and substance use among university students. The report, published on Thursday, February 13th 2025, showed that students are using drugs like heroin, cocaine, bhang, codeine, ecstasy, morphine, and ketamine. Alcohol is the most […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe 13 children killed in the West Bank since year began: UNICEF Escalating violence in the West Bank has further deepened an already severe humanitarian crisis, with the toll on children and families mounting day by day. Recent reports show not only a considerable rise in child casualties but also extensive […]
Written by Yvonne Misando. Child labour is a serious issue that affects millions of children around the world. It refers to work that deprives children of their childhood, potential, and dignity, and that is harmful to their physical or mental development. This includes work that is dangerous, interferes with their schooling, or forces them to […]
By Shillah Lwangu The recent case of Michael Valentine, a South African national accused of molesting two children in Malindi is disturbing. It’s a reminder to all of us about the child sexual abuse that looms large in Kenya. While Valentine’s whereabouts are still unknown, authorities are working with Interpol to bring him to justice. […]
Data from Kilifi County’s Department of Health Services reveals that as of April 2022, 100 children in Mpirani village, predominantly female, were registered with disabilities. Despite attending antenatal clinics (ANC) and following dietary guidelines, many mothers like Eunice Boke and Sadia Mohamed have given birth to children with severe birth defects. Eunice Boke, who has […]