By Raisa Okwaras The National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya yesterday cautioned politicians and parents against having children in political rallies as it is unsafe for them. On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the NPS took to its Twitter account where it declared the unsafety that such environments pose to kids. With that, the service warns […]
By Lydia Gichuki A recent BBC Africa Eye investigation dubbed Racism for Sale has revealed that children in Africa are being exploited to make personalized videos, racist in nature for sale on Chinese websites and social media. According to the investigative journalist Runako Celina her interest to investigate the matter was sparked in 2020 when she came […]
Zaidi ya watu nusu milioni wanakabiliwa na njaa huko Karamoja kaskazini mashariki mwa Uganda. Katika mojawapo ya maeneo yaliyo na umaskini mno na yaliyosahaulika Nchini Uganda, Mama anampakata mwanawe aliyabakia mifupa tu, huku akiwa hanani, kwani anaogopa kwamba, mwanawe anaweza kuwa mwathiriwa mwengine tu atayetokomeshwa na njaa maeneo ya Karamoga. Kulingana na France 24 Misiba ya asili, […]
By Raisa Okwaras The Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Hon. Lady Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu affirmed that children have the right to sue the government if the latter fails to have their best interests at heart. She said this yesterday June 13, 2022, at the Children Town Hall Meeting held at Mbagathi Primary School, Kibera Constituency […]
By Raisa Okwaras The Government of Kenya yesterday launched the Day of the African Child (DAC) with 2022’s theme being ‘Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children: Progress on Policy and Practice since 2013’. The launch took place at Kehancha in Migori County, Kenya and it was in preparation for the main event of the Day of […]
By Lydia Gichuki In reforms aimed at changing the life experiences of children living in care institutions such as orphanages, safe houses, and street children the Ministry of Gender, Public Service, and Special Programmes yesterday launched a National Care Reform strategy in partnership with Child Rights organizations. With these reforms, these children will now have […]
By Raisa Okwaras The Government of Kenya yesterday launched the Day of the African Child (DAC) with 2022’s theme being ‘Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children: Progress on Policy and Practice since 2013’. The launch took place at Kehancha in Migori County, Kenya and it was in preparation for the main event of the Day of […]
By Raisa Okwaras The growing poverty and hunger levels in Malawi are forcing little children out of their homes and into the streets. The children end up mugging people to find something for survival. Right now, Malawi has approximately fifteen thousand children who have resorted to street life as a survival tactic. Every day, people […]