Written by Yvonne Misando Tablets, phones, laptops, TVs… everywhere you look, screens are part of our lives. We use them to learn, play, talk to friends, and watch shows. This is the digital age, a time when technology helps us do almost everything. But not everyone enjoys it equally. Imagine everyone in your […]
Written by Naomi Chemutai A 15yr old grade 8 learner from Gongoni primary school died days later after a corporal punishment administered by a teacher. The 15yr old, Anestine Tunje, left home for school as usual on Thursday 18th September 2025. The girl reportedly returned home in the evening complaining of a […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe | Inspired by bell hooks’ All About Love When bell hooks wrote “there can be no love without justice,” she stripped love of its sentimentality. Love is not a feeling we stumble into. It is a daily choice to protect, nurture, and affirm the humanity of others. Without […]
Written by Yvonne Misando The internet and social media are like a giant…magical playground, full of fun slides, swings and even games. You can learn anything, see amazing videos, and also talk to your friends! It’s awesome… But just like any playground, there are sometimes dangers, like a slippery […]
Written by Yvonne Misando In the narrow, winding alleys of Kenya’s informal settlements, where the air is heavy with waste and the sounds of struggle, a silent crisis is taking root. A teenager who dropped out of school sits idle, staring blankly as the world moves on. Their mind is restless, trapped […]
Written by Alice Njoki On September 16, 2025, leading voices from Africa’s technology sector, child protection groups, and youth influencers came together at the MTN Innovation Centre, Phase 2 in Roodepoort, South Africa for the Room of Safety finale. Powered by MTN and organized by MTV Base, the event focused on the […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Today as we celebrate the International Day of Education 23 January 2025, marks the 6th celebration since its introduction after being proclaimed by the United Nations General assembly(UNGA)with support from United nations educational scientific,and cultural organisation (UNESCO) ,to recognise the critical role of education in global peace,sustainable development and equality goal […]
Written by: Isaac Omollo Did you know this week is Media Literacy Week? But what exactly is media literacy? Simply put, media literacy means knowing how to understand what you see or hear in media, like TV, social media, or online videos. When you’re media literate, you ask yourself questions like: Who made this? Why […]
The United States Senate has passed two major internet bills to protect kids online: the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). This is a huge step forward in making the internet a safer place for children and teens. The Senate approved these bills with a […]
Have you ever wondered how the government decides how to manage the country’s money and taxes? It’s a fascinating process that starts with something called a Finance Bill! What is a Finance Bill? A Finance Bill is like a big plan that the government creates to manage the country’s money. It explains how the government […]