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Thousands of children at risk as vaccine funds dry up in Kenya

    Written by Yvonne Misando   Thousands of Kenyan children are under threat of a worsening health crisis as shrinking vaccine funds threaten to wipe out decades of success in preventing diseases from reaching children. According to a recent report, The Standard reported that the country’s immunisation programme is facing serious funding deficits, leaving […]

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Kenya Introduces New Law to Support Persons with Disabilities with Major Tax Benefits

    Written by Alice Njoki.   On May 8, 2025, President William Ruto signed the new Persons with Disabilities Act into law in Nairobi, Kenya. This law was created to make life better for persons with disabilities (PWDs), their families, and employers who support inclusion. The main goal is to remove financial barriers and […]

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Gaza War Leaves Children Facing Hunger, Sickness and Danger

    Written by Alice Njoki     The war in the Gaza Strip has caused a severe humanitarian crisis and children are suffering the most. Fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups has led to thousands of deaths, injuries, and the destruction of homes, schools, and hospitals. Since October 2023, over 52,000 Palestinians have […]

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How Some Toys Can Harm a Child’s Health!

Written by Yvonne Misando Toys bring joy, creativity, and fun into childhood. They help children learn, explore, and grow. But did you know that some colorful, pretty toys could be harmful to your health? It’s true! While most toys are safe, some can pose serious risks that you and your parents may not even notice. […]

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Celebrating Neurodiversity!!!

Did you know that not everyone’s brain works the same way? Some kids learn, think, and see the world differently—that’s called neurodiversity! Neurodiversity means that people have different ways of learning, solving problems, and experiencing things. From March 17-23, 2025, the world is celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This week is all about understanding and appreciating […]

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Children Leading the Way at The Kenya Children Assembly Elections

On February 22, 2025, children in Njiru Sub-County took part in a very special event called the Kenya Children Assembly (KCA) elections! Held at Salvation Church Army in Dandora, the elections brought together children from different schools to choose their leaders. Just like in national elections, there were ballot boxes, voting booths, and even officials […]

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Is Vaping Becoming the Next Teen Epidemic?

Written by Alice Njoki As a teenager, I see it everywhere. In school bathrooms, at parties, even in bedrooms late at night, clearly vaping is becoming the norm. It’s almost impossible to find a group of teens where at least one person doesn’t have a sleek, colorful vape tucked in their pocket. And what’s worse? […]

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Understanding mental health

Written by Alice Njoki. Can you tell if your friend is struggling with mental health issues? Maybe if she or he starts behaving weird like being quiet than usual, or their mood swings change instantly, this indicates that they might be going through something and when you notice such changes which includes mood swings, poor […]

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Have You Ever Thought About How Diseases Like Diabetes and Asthma Affect Children’s Lives?

By Alice Njoki Do you know what non-communicable diseases are? Well, Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are illnesses that you can’t catch from other people like how you can catch a cold. They usually develop slowly and stay for a long time. These diseases usually happen because of how we take care of our bodies, such […]

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Love Beyond Sickle Cell

Have You Ever Thought About the Connection Between Love and Sickness? By Pauline Kihali Have you ever wondered what it’s like to love someone who is sick? How do people show love and care when someone they love has sickle cell disease? What does it really mean to be there for someone with sickle cell, […]