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, […]
Written by Yvonne Misando In October 2025, Somalia’s parliament made history by agreeing to the African Charter on the rights and welfare of the child, a step toward ending child marriage and setting 18 as the minimum age for marriage. For millions of Somali girls, this was the promise of freedom, the […]
Written by Evy Kariuki African youth today are navigating an environment shaped by both opportunity and disillusionment. Where their aspirations are challenged by rising living costs, limited employment opportunities, and social inequalities. But at the same time, the media has become central in contributing to how young people understand themselves, communicate, and push […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe “Why are they dancing, Jermaine? Isn’t it a funeral?” My little brother asked the question quietly, eyes fixed on the television. The screen was filled with song, colour, and movement from Raila Odinga’s burial in Bondo, Siaya County; mourners singing, drumming, and celebrating. To him, it didn’t look […]
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 […]